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Nominate for ‘My City, My Place’ Brighter Futures Award by Jan. 28
November 8, 2021 The nominations period has opened for the 2022 ‘My City, My Place’ Brighter Futures Awards, the 30th anniversary of the event. The DBHIDS Division of Intellectual disAbility Services […]
Mural Arts paid homeless artists to paint 200 columns underneath Broad Street
WHYY October 13, 2021 CLICK TO READ ENTIRE ARTICLE ON WHYY AND WATCH VIDEO The subway concourse at Walnut Street Station in Philadelphia is supported by about 200 concrete columns, which […]
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 […]
Policy Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required for Patient Admissions
September 1, 2021 The continued health and wellbeing of healthcare workers and patients remains the highest priority for the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) and the Department […]
DBHIDS Wins Grant to Help Battle Trauma
August 10, 2021 A message from DBHIDS Commissioner Jill Bowen, Ph.D. I’m pleased to announce that the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) recently […]
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
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 […]