Dept. of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
@dbhids.bsky.social
The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services works to educate, strengthen, and serve individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive.
DBHIDS.org
DBHIDS.org
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
July 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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
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.
www.phila.gov/.../safet......
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July 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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.
www.phila.gov/.../safet......
www.phila.gov/.../safet......
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.
www.phila.gov/services/saf...
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.
www.phila.gov/services/saf...
June 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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.
www.phila.gov/services/saf...
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.
www.phila.gov/services/saf...
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...
REGISTER: www.bhten.com/faith-and-sp...
March 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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...
REGISTER: www.bhten.com/faith-and-sp...
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.
March 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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.
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.
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.
March 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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.
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.
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.
(1/x)
Exhibits will be open from 9 to 11:45 a.m.
(1/x)
March 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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.
(1/x)
Exhibits will be open from 9 to 11:45 a.m.
(1/x)
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
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
February 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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
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
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
Learn more at 988philly.org -- and find more resources at HealthyMindsPhilly.org
February 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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
Learn more at 988philly.org -- and find more resources at HealthyMindsPhilly.org
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.
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.
January 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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.
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.)
January 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
(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!
January 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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!
Today, representatives from DBHIDS recorded a podcast with WTDY-FM (96.5) to talk about the importance of calling/texting 988 including when to call, who should call, and what help callers will receive from trained crisis counselors in multiple languages. Stay tuned for the air date.
988philly.org
988philly.org
December 16, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Today, representatives from DBHIDS recorded a podcast with WTDY-FM (96.5) to talk about the importance of calling/texting 988 including when to call, who should call, and what help callers will receive from trained crisis counselors in multiple languages. Stay tuned for the air date.
988philly.org
988philly.org
Due to the National Weather Service forecasting wind chill of 20 degrees, a Code Blue status will begin at 3 p.m. today and end at noon Friday.
www.phila.gov/services/saf...
www.phila.gov/services/saf...
December 12, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Due to the National Weather Service forecasting wind chill of 20 degrees, a Code Blue status will begin at 3 p.m. today and end at noon Friday.
www.phila.gov/services/saf...
www.phila.gov/services/saf...
Seeking BIPOC or queer therapists? Connect with one of these centers to match with a licensed therapist. Learn more at healthymindsphilly.org and DBHIDS.org
December 9, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Seeking BIPOC or queer therapists? Connect with one of these centers to match with a licensed therapist. Learn more at healthymindsphilly.org and DBHIDS.org
Discover the healing power of creativity! Check out these resources for services including dance therapy, music therapy, and art therapy. 🌟✨ #artastherapy #wellnesswednesdays #healingthroughart @phlpublichealth.bsky.social
December 4, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Discover the healing power of creativity! Check out these resources for services including dance therapy, music therapy, and art therapy. 🌟✨ #artastherapy #wellnesswednesdays #healingthroughart @phlpublichealth.bsky.social
#InternationalMensDay encourages men to teach boys the values, character, and responsibilities of being men. This year, DBHIDS brought together men and women for its annual event with keynote speaker from Big Brother’s Big Sister’s Independence Region CEO Marcus Allen.
November 19, 2024 at 5:45 PM
#InternationalMensDay encourages men to teach boys the values, character, and responsibilities of being men. This year, DBHIDS brought together men and women for its annual event with keynote speaker from Big Brother’s Big Sister’s Independence Region CEO Marcus Allen.
Four reasons to call, text, or chat 988:
1. Thoughts of suicide
2. Drinking too much or drug use
3. Feeling depressed or anxious
4. Trauma
988 offers free, 24/7 access to compassionate professional care everywhere in the United States.
It's OK to not be OK. You're not alone. We're here to help.
1. Thoughts of suicide
2. Drinking too much or drug use
3. Feeling depressed or anxious
4. Trauma
988 offers free, 24/7 access to compassionate professional care everywhere in the United States.
It's OK to not be OK. You're not alone. We're here to help.
October 24, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Four reasons to call, text, or chat 988:
1. Thoughts of suicide
2. Drinking too much or drug use
3. Feeling depressed or anxious
4. Trauma
988 offers free, 24/7 access to compassionate professional care everywhere in the United States.
It's OK to not be OK. You're not alone. We're here to help.
1. Thoughts of suicide
2. Drinking too much or drug use
3. Feeling depressed or anxious
4. Trauma
988 offers free, 24/7 access to compassionate professional care everywhere in the United States.
It's OK to not be OK. You're not alone. We're here to help.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There are resources available to help survivors, including how to make a safety plan to leave. Call the Philadelphia domestic violence hotline at 1-866-723-3014 to talk to trained counselors. #DVAM2024
October 23, 2024 at 3:29 PM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There are resources available to help survivors, including how to make a safety plan to leave. Call the Philadelphia domestic violence hotline at 1-866-723-3014 to talk to trained counselors. #DVAM2024
The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) envisions a Philadelphia where every individual can achieve health, well-being, and self-determination.
Learn more about us at dbhids.org/about/
Learn more about us at dbhids.org/about/
October 17, 2024 at 2:59 PM
The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) envisions a Philadelphia where every individual can achieve health, well-being, and self-determination.
Learn more about us at dbhids.org/about/
Learn more about us at dbhids.org/about/
DBHIDS is the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.
We are part of the City's Office of Health and Human Services.
We work to educate, strengthen, and serve individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive.
dbhids.org/about
We are part of the City's Office of Health and Human Services.
We work to educate, strengthen, and serve individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive.
dbhids.org/about
October 17, 2024 at 2:57 PM
DBHIDS is the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.
We are part of the City's Office of Health and Human Services.
We work to educate, strengthen, and serve individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive.
dbhids.org/about
We are part of the City's Office of Health and Human Services.
We work to educate, strengthen, and serve individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive.
dbhids.org/about