Policy Unit
Organization Commissioner’s Office Systems Integration Trauma, Equity, and Community Chief Medical Officer DBHIDS Communications Community Behavioral Health Division of Planning Innovation Community-Based Services Development Unit Community Wellness Engagement Unit Diversity, […]
DBHIDS Commissioner’s Statement on Kingsessing Tragedy
The expectation of safety in our own city, in our own homes, was shattered once again this week when an armed man walked through the city’s Kingsessing neighborhood, shooting and […]
Trauma Initiatives & Resources
Organization Commissioner’s Office Systems Integration Trauma, Equity, and Community Chief Medical Officer DBHIDS Communications Community Behavioral Health Division of Planning Innovation Community-Based Services Development Unit Community Wellness Engagement Unit Diversity, […]
Nicole Connell Named DBHIDS Chief of Innovation Effectiveness
September 27, 2021 After more than 15 years’ experience working across locally and federally funded social service entities and nonprofit community-based organizations including seven years with the City of Philadelphia […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Required for Healthcare Workers
September 1, 2021 The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced this month that “all healthcare workers in the City of Philadelphia will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following other cities, Philly will soon send specialists alongside cops to some mental health calls
Inquirer.com May 4, 2021 CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE on Inquirer.com For years, Philadelphia officials made adjustments in how authorities respond to 911 calls for people in crisis. More police were […]