The Behavioral Health Training and Education Network - BHTEN

10/02/2026

Walk in memory. Walk in support. Walk for hope. Out of the Darkness Walks unite people affected by su***de and fund research, advocacy, and education. Join us Oct. 10. Visit AFSPWalks.donordrive.com/PhillyWalk.

10/02/2026

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence.

Every October, organizations and individuals unite across the country for a national effort to uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors. Congress declared the month of October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989.

Last year, the Domestic Violence Awareness Project developed the theme With Survivors, Always for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 2025. Together, we explored what it means to be in partnership with survivors toward safety, support, and solidarity.

For DVAM 2026, we’re building on that momentum, with a deepened focus on action. Across the United States, we’re seeing violence minimized, cuts to the services families rely upon, and increased barriers to safety for survivors and their children. Survivors deserve action.

This DVAM, we invite you to join us as we move from awareness to action in order to meet our current moment. Now more than ever, we must stand with survivors, always.

10/01/2026

Hi Friend ☕☀️

On behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health & Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) Engaging Women & Girls of Color (EWGOC) Initiative, we invite you to save the date for Blue Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Heritage Hall, located at 2514 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145.

This event is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer among women of color. The event promotes early detection, connects community members to culturally responsive care, behavioral health resources, and supportive networks, and provides tools for survivors to navigate health stress and anxiety. This event will include a keynote presentation, a line dance activity, an emotional wellness activity, and community resources.

Doors open at 9:30 AM, and breakfast and lunch will be provided.

All are welcome! Please share with your networks!

If you are interested in attending, please register here:
https://conta.cc/4rI3dG0

Looking forward to seeing you there!

09/28/2026

10/8/26 BHTEN will host an IN-PERSON training - Emerging Young Adults: Transitioning from the Child Welfare System.

This workshop will provide an in-depth overview of the characteristics of Emerging Young Adults transitioning out of the child welfare system into adult services. It will provide a foundation for understanding the characteristics of this population, the impact of lived experience, the complexities of those with ID/ASD and other cognitive challenges, and the required pathways to support their resilience. The course will highlight that emerging young adults are not simply transitioning out of the child welfare and child behavioral health systems, they are “aging forward”, navigating a critical developmental period where the right supports can significantly influence lifelong health, stability, and independence.

Register online today @

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Staying connected to care is a powerful step toward feeling better. Follow-up appointments give you space to talk through what's working, what's challenging, and what support can help you move forward.

When you show up for care after a hospital or crisis visit, your provider can help you adjust your plan, talk through medications, and connect you with resources that make the next steps easier.

Make sure that you're staying in touch with your provider and letting them know if your contact information changes or if you need to reschedule an appointment.

For more tips on follow-up care and how it could help you achieve your recovery goals, visit: https://cbhphilly.org/members/member-resources/icps/

If you need additional support, CBH Member Services can help you understand your benefits and connect you to care. Call 1-888-545-2600.

09/28/2026

Checking in with yourself matters. A depression screening is a quick questionnaire about mood, sleep and energy. It’s an educational tool — not a diagnosis—and can help start a conversation. Learn more at HealthyMindsPhilly.org/screening

09/24/2026

Self–Care Awareness Month in September is a time to remind us that taking care of ourselves, first and foremost, is essential. Self-care is often neglected in our everyday lives. We all tend to put others' needs before our own and it is crucial to remember, that we cannot fill another cup from our own empty vessel. While getting a massage or taking a walk are beautiful examples of taking time for our well-being, self-care can be more than that.

Self-care knows no boundaries. It is something that everyone, without any exclusions, can benefit from practicing on a daily basis. True self-care is not self-centered nor selfish; it is simply keeping yourself the focus of your own life. It’s about paying attention to how you feel in each moment, communicating clearly, speaking up for yourself, and saying yes or no, guilt-free.

Use the month of September to make self-care a part of your daily routine - practice being good to yourself. It can be as simple as a conscious breath in the morning or as luxurious as time away from the pressures of everyday life. The kindness we show towards ourselves will manifest into a kinder world.

09/24/2026

This Recovery Month, celebrate strength, hope, and community at PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! 2026. Join us Sept. 26 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Register at dbhids.org/event/recovery-walks-2026