Nicole Connell Named DBHIDS Chief of Innovation Effectiveness

September 27, 2021 After more than 15 years’ experience working across locally and federally funded social service entities and nonprofit community-based organizations including seven years with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, Nicole Connell, M.Ed., Sept. 24 was named the Chief of Innovation & Effectiveness for DBHIDS. This new […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Required for Healthcare Workers

September 1, 2021 The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced this month that “all healthcare workers in the City of Philadelphia will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a religious or medical exemption” as of Oct. 15. This mandate will impact some within the DBHIDS provider network but is particularly important […]

Policy Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required for Patient Admissions

September 1, 2021 The continued health and wellbeing of healthcare workers and patients remains the highest priority for the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS). Both departments are reaching out today to clarify that, while guidelines were issued recently mandating the COVID-19 […]

DBHIDS Wins Grant to Help Battle Trauma

August 10, 2021 A message from DBHIDS Commissioner Jill Bowen, Ph.D. I’m pleased to announce that the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) recently won the 2021 ReCAST grant, a competitive award allocated through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The grant will help us further […]

DBHIDS Deputy Commissioner on Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

August 4, 2021 DBHIDS Deputy Commissioner Dr. H. Jean Wright appeared on WRNB in July to discuss Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Listen in on Dr. Wrights thoughts

DBHIDS EMOC Coordinator on Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

July 24, 2021 Engaging Males of Color Coordinator Gabriel Bryant appeared on WRNB in July to discuss Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Listen to Gabriel Bryant’s thoughts

DBHIDS Commissioner Jill Bowen Recognized in Pa. Healthcare Power 100

July 21, 2021 City & State PA, a news firm that dedicates its coverage to Pennsylvania’s state and local government, named DBHIDS Commissioner Jill Bowen in its list recognizing public officials, health care executives, innovators, academics, advocates, and activists who played a role in both the state’s response to COVID-19 and its plan for the […]

Philly’s ‘Color Me Back’ program is helping city residents get back on their feet

CBS News    July 15, 2021 An innovative program is helping individuals in Philadelphia experiencing economic insecurity get back on their feet—through the power of art. As part of the “CBS This Morning” series, A More Perfect Union, Errol Barnett shows us how the program is changing people’s lives and creating some beautiful public are in the […]

DBHIDS Names Dr. Jean Wright as New Deputy Commissioner

July 6, 2021 PHILADELPHIA — Dr. Jill Bowen, commissioner of the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, announced today the appointment of H. Jean Wright II, Psy.D., as deputy commissioner of DBHIDS. “As director of the DBHIDS Behavioral Health and Justice Division, Dr. Wright has worked tirelessly to reduce stigma, […]

DBHIDS Releases 2019 – 2020 Annual Report

July 6, 2021 The DBHIDS Commissioner’s Office is proud to release the second DBHIDS Annual Report, “Keeping the P.A.C.E.” The report covers July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020 — fiscal year 2020 — and highlights the incredible work completed by employees and providers on behalf of all Philadelphians. Read the annual report here