Phila.gov
DBHIDS Deputy Commissioner on Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
August 4, 2021 DBHIDS Deputy Commissioner Dr. H. Jean Wright appeared on WRNB in July to discuss Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Listen in on Dr. Wrights thoughts
DBHIDS EMOC Coordinator on Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July 24, 2021 Engaging Males of Color Coordinator Gabriel Bryant appeared on WRNB in July to discuss Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Listen to Gabriel Bryant’s thoughts
Updated Mask Recommendations Due to the COVID Delta Variant
Phila.gov July 23, 2021 Via Phila.gov Health Department Issues New Recommendations Against COVID Delta Variant In response to a rise in COVID cases, and a small number of children who are […]
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) […]