Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Happy Holidays to those friends and neighbors celebrating today. Let there be peace.

You’re not alone. If you’re experiencing anxious thoughts or overwhelming sadness right now, you’re like many other people. Challenging times have forced many of us to recognize that we need to take care of our mental and emotional health. Check your emotional well-being with a free, quick, and anonymous screening. Visit healthymindsphilly.org/en/screening

DBHIDS is pleased to announce our video series Voices of Recovery, stories about how we are staying connected during this COVID-19 epidemic. Hear Diamond’s experiences and let her walk you through her journey. Visit mindphltogether.com for more stories and resources available in Philadelphia.

We want you to know that the City of Philadelphia stands ready to help those seeking support during this difficult time. Help is out there, visit: mindphltogether.com

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed, we’re here to help you cope through this process. Call our Member Services Line 888-545-2600 at anytime and we will help you.

As we go through difficult and challenging times, it is important to manage the stress and anxiety. @NAMI_PHILA offers virtual support groups, get the details here: namiphilly.org/nami-virtual-support-groups.html

Save this number in your phone: If you see possible attempts to interfere with voting, contact the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Election Task Force hotline: 2156869641.

We are pleased to announce our video series Voices of Recovery, stories about how we are staying connected during this COVID-19 epidemic. October's theme is focused on Women of Color. Hear Joy's personal story on dealing with racism and being a woman of color. Stay tuned for next month's theme, allyship and self emancipation. Visit mindphltogether.com.

Watch: My Body is a Monument: An Evening with Caroline Randall Williams, with guest panelists Marangeli Mejia-Rabell, Ursula Rucker, and Trapeta Mayson. Featuring Sonia Sanchez https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=719013265359925

The City of Philadelphia DBHIDS, in collaboration with First Person Arts, is hosting Caroline Randall Williams, author of NYT’s essay You Want a Confederate Monument? My Body is a Confederate Monument, on October 28th for a conversation that explores the perspective of Black women and women of color, and the trauma fueled by serial acts of racism and oppression. Spots are filling up fast, so reserve yours now. tinyurl.com/emoc-crm #MyBodyIsAMonument

If you or someone you know needs mental health or addiction treatment services, reach out to any of these resources.