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First Friday Series – Family-Focused Resource Fair at CBH

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The First Friday Series Meetings are Networking and Resource Sharing Meetings, that are Open to the Public! These “Stakeholder” Meetings are a series of (10) individual Meetings which are designed to increase awareness of Behavioral Health (BH) and Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS) Resources, Trainings, Opportunities, etc., that are available. Since DBHIDS is under “Systems Transformation”, it is important that all of the Stakeholders are involved in the process, as the goal is to have meaningful and positive outcomes!

We always welcome passionate, courageous & dedicated Cross-Systems Partners to join our “diverse and inclusive” “Panel Discussions. We cover a range of relevant Topics and offer FREE “Resource Vending” Opportunities at every Meeting.

Lifesharing Family Fun Day

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DBHIDS is proud to sponsor the 2016 Lifesharing Family Fun Day. Join us for lifesharing stories, games, networking, group activities, and more! There will be many activities, including music, basketball, volleyball, swimming. and delicious food.

RSVP by June 15 to Cheryl Armbrister, cheryl.armbrister@phila.gov, or call 215-685-4631.

Cost is $30 for ages 8 and up, $15 for ages 2-8, and free for children under 2. Make checks payable to PMHCC, and indicate the number of children who will be attending.

Family Training & Advocacy Center

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Protecting the Interests of People In Recovery and Their Families

The mission of the Family Training and Advocacy Center (FTAC) is to enhance the quality of care in the behavioral health community. Providing a wide range of activities and initiatives, the work of FTAC is focused on two primary areas:

Education

  • Training mental health professionals, including case managers, residential workers and managed care professionals, on a wide range of issues, with an emphasis on the family perspective.
  • Providing specialized training to government agencies, psychiatrists, social workers and criminal justice officials on topics such as crisis intervention, forensics, system development and other emerging issues
  • Offering education programs and support to family members of people in recovery

Advocacy

  • Provides policy makers and families with updates on legislation that affect the behavioral health system
  • Serves on government committees to advocate for laws and policies that will improve the delivery of behavioral health services and protect the interests of people in recovery

Quick Facts:

  • Focused on advocacy and teaching
  • Support to families and family groups
  • Works with policy makers to improve quality of recovery care
  • Trains behavioral health professionals, law enforcement officials and social workers