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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 […]
‘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 […]
‘We Breathe, We Live: Brotherly Love Protest Stories’ Film on WHYY
May 25, 2021 “We Breathe, We Live: Brotherly Love Protest Stories” presents the first-person experiences of seven men of color from a variety of backgrounds who participated in the George Floyd-inspired […]
DBHIDS Commissioner’s Statement: Addressing Renewed Trauma on Anniversary of MOVE Bombing
May 14, 2021 This week marks the 36th anniversary of the 1985 bombing of a Black liberation group in which 11 people, including five children, were killed and an entire African […]
‘Boost Your Mood’: Philly launches campaign to destigmatize mental health
WHYY May 6, 2021 CLICK TO READ ENTIRE ARTICLE at WHYY.ORG This May, Philadelphia officials want residents to prioritize their mental health, along with their physical health. The city is rolling […]
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 […]
‘Boost Your Mood’ with DBHIDS During Mental Health Awareness Month
Phila.gov May 4, 2021 CLICK TO VIEW ENTIRE RELEASE on Phila.gov PHILADELPHIA – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility […]
Heat Safety eLearning Course and 2021 Policy/Resources Now Available
April 26, 2021 With summer approaching, a Heat Safety eLearning course and Heat Safety Policy (includes Philadelphia resources, handouts and checklists) are now available for Provider Agency staff and DBHIDS employees. Information regarding the […]
City of Philadelphia awarded 6 innovation grants to help projects pivot during the pandemic
Technical.ly Philly September 9, 2020 Six government projects were awarded seed funding up to $7,500 by the Innovation Fund, a grant opportunity fast tracked by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of […]