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Philly firefighters are revolutionizing mental health services and breaking stigmas along the way
See full report at CBSNews.com PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Firefighters endure a lot of trauma but according to experts, dealing with the resulting mental health issues is often ignored. Firefighters said […]
A new Jefferson Health program offers holistic approach to treating addiction
Read full report at PhillyVoice.com Jefferson Health has established a coordinated, interdisciplinary, comprehensive care team to serve the complex health needs of people with substance use disorder. The Stephen and […]
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Appoints Interim Commissioner for the City’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
Mayor announce Dr. Marquita C. Williams a longtime DBHIDS executive in mental health will serve as interim lead PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has appointed Dr. Marquita C. Williams as […]
Philly behavioral health commissioner Jill Bowen to step down
Read the entire article at Inquirer.com Philadelphia’s behavioral health commissioner, Jill Bowen, will step down April 15, after leading the department for over three years. Bowen is moving to Vermont […]
Donna Bailey Appointed as CEO of CBH
Read the full post at CBHphilly.com Community Behavioral Health is excited to announce that Donna Bailey has been named CEO by the organization’s Board of Directors. Bailey took on the […]
Philadelphia hospital program adds psychologists to bridge mental health services for trauma survivors
Read full article at WHYY.org The new psychology team at the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program has already provided about 46 survivors with short- and long-term therapy. Trauma surgeon Elinore […]
Cities Know That the Way Police Respond to Mental Crisis Calls Must Change. But How?
Read full article at KFFHealthNews.org Philadelphia police officers Kenneth Harper and Jennifer Torres were in their patrol car sitting at a red light when a call came in over the […]
Pew Awards $1M to Address Opioid and Behavioral Health Crisis in Philadelphia
Read full report at pewtrusts.org Grants include $500K to develop community-driven initiatives in Kensington, $250K to support children in the foster care system The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that […]
Addressing health inequities in the greater Philadelphia region
Read full article at PhillyVoice.com When someone faces challenges like depression, anxiety, or substance use disorder, it doesn’t just affect their quality of life. Mental and behavioral health conditions also […]
Shared Public Spaces Brings Together Members of Business and Civic Communities, Unveils New Initiative
Read full post on Phila.gov This Giving Tuesday, Shared Public Spaces (SPS) provided an opportunity to give more than money in the pursuit to keep homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring […]