Harvard: Racism stressors damage families of color
The scientific evidence is clear and growing: racism imposes unique and substantial stressors on the daily lives of families raising young children of color. more
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CVS offers mental health services at PA, NJ "HealthHUBs"
CVS HealthHUB services may be less expensive and can be more convenient than traditional mental and emotional health counseling services. more
Fauci: Pandemic reflects "undeniable effects of racism"
“COVID-19 has shown a bright light on our own society’s failings,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said during a graduation ceremony for Emory University. more
Philly Truce app seeks to mediate when violence threatens
The app is seen as a new way for residents to anonymously share information about brewing neighborhood beefs they think could boil over into gun violence. more
City campaign brings mental health resources to vaccine sites
DBHIDS is launching a new public awareness campaign that offers a behavioral health booster for the mind while people are getting their COVID-19 vaccination to protect their bodies. more
PCCYFS offers webinar series on Motivational Interviewing
PCCYFS presents a four session Motivational Interviewing Series with Mary Jane Rogan. more
LSH provides weekly Choice Pantry & Farm Stand
Free Choice Pantry & Farm Stand at Lutheran Settlement House in Fishtown, 1340 Frankford Ave., on Thursdays 10am-3pm. Everything is FREE! No ID or income requirement. more
Trauma-Informed Care: An interview with UW's Suzanne O'Connor
Dismay over pre-K expulsions sparked an advocate's decade-long journey to embed trauma-informed care across the sector. more
Overdoses in communities of color up 46% in city: report
With the onset of the pandemic and the stay-at-home order issued last spring, 2020 is on track to be the worst year on record in Philadelphia for deaths from drug poisonings. more
CDC declares racism in US as a public health emergency
The initiative is meant to go beyond studying the issue and focus on taking action. more
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