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DBHIDS is addressing the social determinants of health with the “Feeding Your Soul” Wellness Resource Fair for the Spring/Summer and Fall 2025. The DBHIDS “Feeding Your Soul” series focuses on reaching the community by “feeding” them and providing behavioral wellness resources. Through partnerships with the community as well as community-based agencies, DBHIDS continues to promote […]
A back-to-school event for middle school and high school-aged youth. As the new school year begins, this free virtual event offers support for youth to better cope with school stresses and emotional challenges. Hear real mental health testimonies from young folks, learn practical strategies, and get insights to build resilience and strengthen mental wellness. CLICK […]
The DBHIDS Peer Culture and Community Inclusion Unit invites all Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) to a monthly networking and professional development meeting. Join us every third Thursday of the month. Connect with fellow CPS and CRS, earn CEU’S, share best practices and resources and enhance recovery and peer support. In-person […]
Holistic Health and Wellness Symposium: Flourishing, Growing, Rooted in Sisterhood Please join us for an intergenerational celebration of holistic health and wellness, designed to empower women and girls of color. This symposium will foster meaningful connections, showcase community-based approaches of several local organizations, and promote strategies that support mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Please arrive […]
The Pa. Association of Addictions Professionals (PAAP) conference is just around the corner! This year’s theme, “Collaborations for Change,” focuses on the importance of interconnected care in addiction treatment. As addiction professionals, we know that isolation is a major barrier in recovery. This conference will address how we can break down those barriers and provide […]
The DBHIDS Peer Culture and Community Inclusion Unit invites all Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) to a monthly networking and professional development meeting. Join us every third Thursday of the month. Connect with fellow CPS and CRS, earn CEU’S, share best practices and resources and enhance recovery and peer support. In-person […]
September is National Recovery Month, allowing us to increase public awareness about the power of recovery. We celebrate victory over addiction, promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, and honor the strong, proud recovery community and the service providers and communities who work with us towards our vision of “Transforming Lives Through Sustained Recovery!” Reports of […]
Join us as we celebrate the dedication of artist James Burns’ "Embracing the Light," a community-driven mural project at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children that raises awareness about suicide prevention and mental health resources. Developed through mindful writing workshops and a performance supported by First Person Arts, the project included input from a committed steering […]
Combating Loneliness and Isolation: Fostering Social Connection and Community Engagement In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services invites you to join an open discussion on suicide prevention. This important event will focus on suicide and mental health within the faith community. A panel of […]
The Points of Transformation Awards provide DBHIDS an opportunity to recognize direct support staff in provider organizations who have served as models of excellence who value the growth and achievement of those served and have committed their careers to supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Nominees work in the Philadelphia intellectual disability services network in Philadelphia. […]
Join us for a Family Fun Day. What to expect: Fun activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Music, arts and crafts, and sensory play. Story time and movement games. Meet early intervention staff, the City of Philadelphia hiring bus, Philadelphia Fire Department and community partners. Resources and giveaways for families All families welcome! This event […]
2nd Annual SDOH C.A.R.E.S. Forum: Addressing the Social Drivers of Health and Trauma Impacting Vulnerable Populations The Social Determinants of Health: Community. Alignment. Resource Building. Empathy. Strategy. (SDOH C.A.R.E.S.) Forum returns for its second year as a vital space to examine the profound connection between trauma, SDOH and suicide prevention-inviting all to come and learn […]
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