City of Philadelphia
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Boost Your Mood: Philadelphia encourages everyone to take advantage of mental health services
6abc May 18, 2021 PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — As thousands of people took charge of their physical health while lining up to get the Covid-19 vaccine, Jill Bowen, Ph.D. says she saw […]
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 […]