City of Philadelphia
Overdose Awareness Month
August is a time to remember those who lost their personal battles with substance use disorder and a time to overcome the stigma around asking for help. You're never alone. DBHIDS is here to help.
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CARE Framework
CARE stands for Connection, Access, Resilience, and Equity. It's the guide we use at DBHIDS to better serve all of the people of Philadelphia.
988 Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers skilled, compassionate help for mental health and substance use problems for anyone at any time.
Healthy Minds Philly
HealthyMindsPhilly.org is your go-to resource for mental health and wellness. You'll find tools, training, and support to navigate life's moments.
Provider Services
To best assist our providers, we offer helpful resources, information, and trainings opportunities as well as on-site evaluations and assessments
DBHIDS directly serves over 150,000 people every year as we work toward a Philadelphia where every individual can achieve health, well-being, and self-determination.
Our Divisions at a Glance
Community Behavioral Health
Providing mental health and substance abuse services.
Intellectual disAbility Services
My City, My Place: Ensuring an everyday life for Philadelphians.
Behavioral Health Division
Providing behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder) services for adults & children
Planning Innovation
Developing and implementing strategies to help improve and evolve DBHIDS.
Behavioral Health & Justice Division
Working towards reducing justice involvement for people with behavioral health challenges.
Administration, Finance & Quality
Supporting the provision of services in a fiscally responsible manner.
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Upcoming Events
For community-led events related to services and supports for substance use, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health, visit DBHIDS’ HealthyMindsPhilly site.
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