The Behavioral Health Training and Education Network - BHTEN

04/21/2026

The countdown is on! In just a few weeks, we’ll come together for the 988 Walk • Run • Stroll • Roll — a 5K walk, run, or stroll dedicated to connection, compassion, and mental health support. Register now at DBHIDS.org/988-5K

04/21/2026

Hey Philadelphia! 👋 Have you checked out the new CBH Member Portal?

Manage your CBH coverage with easy access to:

✅ Coverage details
✅ Submitted claims
✅ And more!

Check it out! ➡️ https://cbhphilly.org/login/

🇪🇸 ¡Hola, Filadelfia! ¿Has explorado el nuevo Portal para Miembros de CBH?
Administra tu cobertura de CBH con el fácil acceso a:

• Información sobre tu cobertura
• Reclamos enviados
• ¡Y más!

04/20/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is a time for advocates, survivors, their loved ones, and the community to come together to talk openly about sexual violence to support survivors, increase knowledge and awareness, and identify strategies and resources to prevent sexual violence. We are proud to support this year’s public awareness campaigns, webinars, social media events, blogs, radio shows, etc. coordinated by our grantees and partners to promote sexual assault awareness and prevention. Let’s all join efforts to end sexual violence in our communities

04/16/2026

Oral Cancer Awareness Month is observed every April to highlight the importance of early detection, prevention, and screenings for cancers of the mouth, throat, and lips. With roughly 58,500 people diagnosed annually in the U.S. and a high mortality rate due to late detection, annual check-ups are crucial.

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

We are coming together for an important conversation that can’t wait.

Join us for our upcoming Gun Violence Conference, where community members, advocates, leaders, and survivors will gather to address one of the most urgent issues facing our neighborhoods today.

04/13/2026

Join us on May 5th for A Look into Japanese American History

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community is made up of more than 22.6 million individuals with more than 40 distinct ethnicities, along with distinct
differences in language, religion, education, socioeconomic status and immigration patterns. AAPI encompasses all of the Asian continents and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia
and Polynesia.

This presentation will focus on Japanese American History. Participants will explore and discuss how mental health, intergenerational trauma, and stigma affects Japanese American culture. The presentation will also identify how Japanese Americans have developed and practiced resilience throughout their history.

Yvette received her MS in Administration of Human Services at Chestnut Hill College. Yvette’s current role is a Forensic Behavioral Health Training
Specialist at BHTEN. She is a certified Peer Specialist; a certified Recovery Specialist and is certified as a Family Recovery Specialist. She is a Certified Peer Specialist
and is certified to instruct CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) Su***de Prevention, and Mental Health First Aid.

This training will be instructed by Yvette K. Kamimura-Jones. Yvette is an active board
member with Women Against Abuse (WAA) and Penncares. Yvette serves as a liaison between the Behavioral Health Training and Education Network (BHTEN) and
outside stakeholders/partners, such as DBHIDS and DDAP to coordinate ongoing trainings and community educational events.

04/13/2026

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families

04/07/2026

Learn more about Narcan training and get trained on how to save a life at one of the above organizations or websites.

04/07/2026

April is National Minority Health Month—a time to recognize and address disparities in health care.

CBH partners with providers and community organizations across Philadelphia to expand access to culturally responsive behavioral health services, including language support and community-based care.

Together, we are working toward more equitable access for all.

04/06/2026

April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues.

As we come to the end of the month the issue if stress does not just vanish. Here are some things to think about and pursue for a diminished stress level

Long-term stress can prove to be more than just a mental issue. From headaches to stomach disorders to depression – even very serious issues like stroke and heart disease can come as a result of stress.

When you are placed in a stressful situation, specific stress hormones rush into your bloodstream leading to an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and glucose levels. This is helpful in emergency situations, but having this “rush” for extended periods of time can be dangerous and make you susceptible to the issues mentioned previously.

Here are some basic ideas to help you cope with stress:

Take care of yourself – eat healthy, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, give yourself a break if you feel stressed.Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a family member, friend, doctor, pastor or counselor.

Avoid drugs and alcohol. These can create additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.Recognize when you need more help – know when to talk to a psychologist, social worker or counselor if things continue.

Potentially the most valuable takeaway here is knowing how to talk to others about your stress. This goes both ways, as you need to know how to discuss your problems with others as well as talk to anyone that comes to you with their issues.

04/02/2026

Autism Acceptance Month celebrates and honors the experiences and identities of Autistic individuals. It emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance.

April is Autism Acceptance Month, formerly known as Autism Awareness Month. Autism Acceptance Month is meant to highlight the issues affecting people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, educate the public on support services, and celebrate and destigmatize the perspectives of those living with ASD.¹

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 36 children in the United States had been identified as having ASD as of April 2023.² Given the prevalence of ASD, encouraging education, providing resources, and working to remove the stigma of autism becomes all the more important.

Over the last several years, Autism Awareness Month has been recast as Autism Acceptance Month. The change in name was made to shift the emphasis away from the stigmatizing perspective of autism as an illness and its limitations to the importance of accepting autism as a natural part of the human experience.

The phrase autism awareness highlighted awareness of the condition itself, whereas autism acceptance fosters understanding, inclusion, and celebration of individuals with autism.