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National Suicide Prevention Month kicks off as rates continue to rise; LGBTQ+ youth more at-risk
See full report at 6abc.com PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — September is National Suicide Prevention Month and experts say outreach is needed...
Read MorePhiladelphia’s annual Recovery Walks! event aims to make recovery from addiction more visible
See full report at WHYY.org Reports of drug overdoses and an alarming number of deaths remain at the forefront of discussions about...
Read MoreDBHIDS 2021-2022 Annual Report
Every summer, the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) completes and publishes an annual...
Read MoreMedics partner with behavioral health specialists on new emergency response team
Read full report at Phila.gov The Philadelphia Fire Department has created a new emergency medical services (EMS) team dedicated to...
Read MoreOne year anniversary of 988 system sees improvements
See full article from Philadelphia Tribune Stephen Williams July 15, 2023 One year ago, the $430 million, 988 system was...
Read MoreA new era of crisis response: Philly police team up with mental health experts
Read full article from WHYY By Nicole Leonard July 17, 2023 The first call of the day from the 911...
Read MoreHas the 988 lifeline been effective? Philly officials say yes
Read the full report from KYW By Pat Loeb July 14, 2023 PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Would you know what number...
Read MorePhilly marks one year anniversary of 988 suicide and crisis lifeline as city leaders announce new projects in the pipeline
Read full article by WHYY By Nicole Leonard July 14, 2023 A year ago this week, the national suicide and crisis...
Read MoreA year after the launch of 988, lack of trust and awareness an issue for the mental health hotline
Read full article at Inquirer.com By Lynette Hazelton and Abraham Gutman Sappho Fulton’s work with people experiencing homelessness requires her...
Read MorePhiladelphia community tries to heal from trauma as shooter’s mental health comes into focus
Read full article by Associated Press BY CLAUDIA LAUER July 7, 2023 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the weeks before Kimbrady Carriker opened...
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