New 988 suicide prevention hotline starts on July 16th
A three-digit phone number debuting next month seeks to change conversation around suicide, a leading cause of death, and reduce the stigma around seeking help for mental illness. more
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City parks and recreation program offers online activity finder
Searching for programs and activities in Philadelphia has never been easier! more
Wolf seeks 99-cent charge to support mental health hotline
A 99-cent monthly charge on every phone line would fund improved response to behavioral health emergencies and potential suicides under a proposal from PA Governor Tom Wolf. more
Lack of nurses in K-12 schools reaches critical level
One per 1,500. That’s the nurse-to-student ratio for K-12 schools in Pennsylvania — one of a handful of states to set staffing requirements in the law. more
FREE Virtual Trauma-Informed Mentoring Training May 24
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free virtual Trauma-Informed Mentoring training May 24 12pm-1:30pm Eastern! more
City hosts listening tour about gun violence plans
Philadelphians have been coming out to voice their thoughts as city officials host a listening tour about Philadelphia’s plan to reduce gun violence by treating it as a public health crisis. more
DBH sets 15th Annual Faith and Spiritual Affairs Conference
The theme this year is “Triumph through Tragedy: Finding Ways to Persevere.” more
Agencies form 'Accelerate Health Equity' partnership
For the past 12 years, Philadelphia has consistently ranked last out of the state’s 67 counties when it comes to length and quality of life, as well as health factors like access to care and others. more
Jefferson announces study on autism in Black children
Jefferson University is looking for help in identifying Black and African American parents with children with autism for a funded study at Jefferson. more
Wolf announces new investment in health care workforce
The Wolf Administration has shared details of the $225 million appropriation in Act 2 of 2022, which will support the health care workforce needs of hospitals and behavioral health providers. more
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