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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Boost Your Mood During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July
Phila.gov July 2, 2021 CLICK TO READ ENTIRE RELEASE ON PHILA.GOV PHILADELPHIA — Behavioral health issues don’t discriminate. But the stigma around asking for help can be a powerful deterrent in […]
Black Barbers ‘Know Your Mental Health’ Podcast
June 19, 2021 Despite traumas of the pandemic, violence, and poverty, most Black men won’t admit they need #mentalhealth support. Join DJ Cosmic Kev, Loraine Ballard Morrill, and the Black […]
Department of Human Services Announces Expansion of Peer-Support Program for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Pennsylvania Pressroom June 2, 2021 Read entire release at Pennsylvania Pressroom Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Human Services (DHS) today highlighted the expansion of the Community Autism Peer Specialist (CAPS) […]
Boost Your Mood in May for Mental Health Awareness Month
Phila.gov May 27, 2021 CLICK TO READ FULL BLOG POST “How are you doing?” “It’s OK to not be OK.” These are simple ways you can pitch in to boost another […]
HIPAA Breach Update: May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021 Posted 6/1/20Updated 6/15/20Updated 6/24/20Updated 8/14/20Updated 10/5/20Updated 12/7/20Updated 1/4/21Updated 5/27/21 CLICK TO READ ENTIRE RELEASE AT PHILA.GOV Email Phishing Campaign Causes Potential Data Breach at the City of […]
‘We Breathe, We Live: Brotherly Love Protest Stories’ part of ongoing dialogue about race and policing in the U.S.
Generocity.com May 25, 2021 Read full column on Generocity.com There are some events and dates in life that you will never forget.Dates that leave a long-lasting mark on one’s psyche, remembering […]