Dept. of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

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Text reads "988 & 911. Both provide critical support but focus on different crisis types. 988 specializes in behavioral health crises, offering crisis counseling and emotional de-escalation, while 911 addresses physical dangers needing police, fire, or EMS." Includes the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline logo.

Trauma left unaddressed can lead to lasting harm. DBHIDS is leading the charge in Philadelphia to reduce behavioral health disparities and promote equity through trauma-informed strategies and evidence-based programming. #TraumaSupport #HereToHelp

CODE RED ALERT Help someone in need. Call the City's Homeless Street Outreach Hotline to get help for someone living outdoors. 215-232-1984. If you need shelter placement, find and visit a City intake center location: bitly.PhilaIntakeCenters Office of Homeless Services logo Red graphic with blazing sun and thermometer showing high temps

Due to the National Weather Service predicting an extended forecast that includes three consecutive days of significant heat, Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services is declaring a CODE RED now through 8 p.m. Wednesday.

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Code Red
Due to the National Weather Service predicting an extended forecast that includes consecutive days of a heat index of 95 or above, Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services is declaring a Code Red starting noon Wednesday through 8 p.m. Thursday.

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It's OK to not be OK.

You are not alone.

DBHIDS is here to help.

dbhids.org/trauma

Today, DBHIDS is celebrating people who make a difference in Philadelphia at our 33rd annual “My City, My Place” Brighter Futures Awards.

The Brighter Futures Awards are a celebration of inclusion, belonging, and the power of everyday people making extraordinary impact.

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Improve Lives Through a Career With DBHIDS

DBHIDS promotes recovery, resilience, and self-determination. We recognize that our employees are our single greatest asset in achieving this mission.

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DBHIDS recognized gun violence as a public health issue.

Our Network of Neighbors works to strengthen communities to respond to trauma and violence.

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This year, we will focus on the crucial topic of “Suicide Prevention for Youth and Young Adults with Support from the Faith Community.”

Learn more about the DBHIDS Faith and Spiritual Affairs unit at DBHIDS.org/FSA.

For more information, email DBHIDS-FSA@phila.gov.

We are excited to announce that the 2025 Faith and Spiritual Affairs Conference will take place April 24 at at Temple University Student Center, Student Center South, Second Floor -- 1755 N. 13th St., Philadelphia 19122.

REGISTER: www.bhten.com/faith-and-sp...

Image shows a young woman arranging flowers and an older woman smiling at her. Text says: "March is Intellectual disAbilities Awareness Month. DBHIDS is proud to be involved with the following initiatives: Everyone Communicates - Communications Champions; Employment 1st - Connecting Talent to Opportunities; LifeSharing. Visit DBHIDS.org for more information." And includes logos for DBHIDS and for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

March is Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month. DBHIDS is proud to be involved with initiatives that support those with different abilities. Visit dbhids.org for more information.

Philly mental health advocates call for expanding mobile crisis response program Philly’s community mobile crisis response teams are requesting more funding to meet demand.

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Mental health experts and advocates say Philadelphia’s Community Mobile Crisis Response Teams network has become critical in addressing behavioral health emergencies across the city, but stressed that the program needs to expand in order to meet rising demand.

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Register at: bit.ly/DBHIDS-Brothas2025

Starting Location: Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books, 5445 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia 19144. (Arrive by 9:30 a.m. to get your t-shirt.) Walk starts at 10 a.m.

Ending Location: Men of Courage Center, 4821 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia 19144

Participants gather in last year's Brothas Stroll. Text explains the time, date, and place to take part (see text of post for details)

Join us for the EMOC Brothas Stroll: Health Walk on March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The EMOC “Brothas Stroll: Health Walk for Men and Boys of Color” is an interactive fitness and educational event sponsored by the DBHIDS Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) initiative.

Intellectual disAbility Services - DBHIDS Intellectual disAbility Services helps ensure all individuals are valued and have choices and meaningful relationships in their lives.

The DBHIDS Division of Intellectual disAbility Services oversees the annual "My City, My Place" Brighter Futures Awards in order to honor and recognize those who give their all to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and those on the autism spectrum

Learn more: DBHIDS.org/IDS

Note: Over 450 guests are expected, please prepare accordingly. Vendors who plan to stay for the lunch are required to register for a fee of $35. The planning committee will provide information on how to pay with your confirmation to vend.

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Interested exhibitors are encouraged to complete the exhibitor request form by clicking on the link below:

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Registration deadline is March 10, and confirmation will be sent by March 21. There will be a limit of two people per vending table.

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Flyer showing drawing of Philadelphia skyline and announcing details about the 33rd annual DBHIDS Brighter Futures Awards taking place May 16 at LIVE! Hotel.

The DBHIDS Public Awareness Committee is pleased to call for the 33rd annual My City, My Place Brighter Futures Award exhibitors. The event will take place May 16 at Live Hotel, 900 Packer Ave., Philadelphia 19148.
Exhibits will be open from 9 to 11:45 a.m.

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DBHIDS is proud to participate in beautifying our City via the Porch Light program!

The program focuses on achieving wellness, especially among those dealing with mental health issues or trauma, by providing opportunities to contribute to public art.

Learn more: dbhids.org/mural-arts-porch-light

Text reads "some reasons to call, text, and chat 988. Trauma, thoughts of suicide, drinking too much or drug use, feeling depressed or anxious" with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline logo

Whatever your reason for seeking support, the #988Lifeline is here to help. Connect with us. There is hope. Call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org

Learn more at 988philly.org -- and find more resources at HealthyMindsPhilly.org

Man walking in the cold. Text: Warming Centers - When there are extremely cold conditions, the Office of Homeless Services will declare a Code Blue. During this time, the City implements special measures to keep people who are homeless safe. Hoe to access a warming center: Find a location online; walk into any warming center; call the City's Homeless Steet Outreach Team at 215-232-1984. bit.ly/PHLWarmingCenters2025

CODE BLUE

Due to the National Weather Service forecasting wind chill below 20 degrees, Code Blue will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m. Code Blue will end on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m.

(Images from Mental Health Awareness Night with DBHIDS and the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, Jan. 24 -- including banner ads, 988-branded T-shirt and DBHIDS staffer with players on the court.)

Huge s/o to the Sixers for hosting #MentalHealthAwarenessNight on Friday, Jan. 24. Not only did the Sixers best the Cavs, but the audience was exposed to 988 messaging and fans took home T-shirts to continue to spread the message of calling or texting 988 for mental health crises. Go Sixers!

Mental Health Awareness Night 1/24/25 @ 7:00 PM - Mental Health Awareness Night

Join us for Mental Health Awareness Night with the Philadelphia 76ers! Representatives from DBHIDS will be on hand to talk about 988 and give out information on behavioral health recovery.
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Need help accessing substance use treatment in and around Philadelphia?

The DBHIDS Division of Community Behavioral Health has been expanding access to mental health and substance use services for more than 25 years.

Get started here:
cbhphilly.org/members/substance-use-services

Certified Peer Specialist Training Learn how to become a Certified Peer Specialist in order to use your lived experience to help others in need.

Certified Peer Specialists use their own lived experience with behavioral health challenges and recovery to build relationships and help others in need move toward a more meaningful life in the community.

The next application period to become a CPS is coming up soon:

dbhids.org/cps-training

The DBHIDS Network of Neighbors is composed of community members trained to support — and lead — responses to stress, trauma, loss, and violence within their own communities.

It focuses on addressing the impact of trauma on individuals and communities.

dbhids.org/network-of-neighbors

DBHIDS offers numerous training and educational opportunities to behavioral health service providers in and around Philadelphia.

Learn more:

dbhids.org/providers-seeking-information/#trainings-education