The Philadelphia Police Department honors their first ‘Crisis-Canine’ with his own badge

See the full report at 6abc.com The Philadelphia Police Department has honored a very special member of their crew. Bailey is the department’s first ever “Crisis-Canine.” Together with Officer Paul […]

Managing ‘Strike Stress’

Tips for Your Mental Well-Being During the Work Stoppage View tips as downloadable PDF ‘one-pager’ Stressful times can take a toll on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Strikes can […]

Philadelphia Consensus on the Surgical Management of Xylazine-Associated Wounds in People Who Use Drugs

Read the full article at SurgiColl.com Xylazine-related wounds are increasingly presenting an addiction medicine and surgical dilemma in people who use drugs. Initially developed as a veterinary sedative, xylazine has […]

Research Finds 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Effective

Read full article at Psychology Today The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was established in 2005 to provide a vital safety net for those in crisis. With rising rates of suicide […]

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie donates $50M to create autism institute in partnership with Penn and CHOP

Read full article at 6abc.com Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is making a major contribution to autism research in Philadelphia. He is donating $50 million to create a new institute that […]

The Philadelphia Model Celebration

DBHIDS Interim Deputy Commissioner Amanda David, and CBH COO Andy Devos were thrilled to be a part of the recent celebration of the advancement of services for older adults with […]

Philly mental health program for seniors first of its kind in U.S.

Read full article at PhillyTrib.com A pioneering mental health program for seniors received words of gratitude from patients and elected officials Thursday. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, an innovator […]

When a Conversation can Save a Life

Read full guest commentary at ThePhiladelphiaCitizen.org Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that suicide is the second leading cause of death for Americans aged 25 […]

MHFA Summit 2025: Celebrating 25 Years of Empowering Conversations

Read full report at MentalHealthFirstAid.org At this year’s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in Philadelphia, we came together to celebrate 25 incredible years of teaching people how to support […]

2025 DBHIDS ‘Brighter Futures’ Awards Photo Gallery

The DBHIDS “My City, My Place” Brighter Futures Awards are a celebration of inclusion, belonging, and the power of everyday people making extraordinary impact. For 33 years, the DBHIDS Division […]