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Mental health and addiction services remain open in Philadelphia amid corona virus restrictions

Philly Voice March 18, 2020

Mental health and addiction services are still available for people who need them as the Philadelphia region combats the coronavirus pandemic. But they are operating with some minor adjustments.

Some clinicians and programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous, have moved their services online as they employ the social distancing practices encouraged by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf.

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National Suicide Prevention Month kicks off as rates continue to rise; LGBTQ+ youth more at-risk

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See full report at 6abc.com PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — September is National Suicide Prevention Month and experts say outreach is needed more than

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September 11, 2023

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DBHIDS 2021-2022 Annual Report

September 8, 2023

Every summer, the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) completes and publishes an annual report detailing