The Behavioral Health Training and Education Network - BHTEN

The Behavioral Health Training and Education Network - BHTEN The Behavioral Health Training and Education Network is committed to supporting Philadelphia's behav

National Poverty in America Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that poverty remains a persistent and comple...
01/26/2026

National Poverty in America Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that poverty remains a persistent and complex challenge affecting millions of individuals and families across the United States. While often misunderstood or overlooked, poverty impacts access to essential needs such as housing, food security, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. Raising awareness throughout January helps bring visibility to these challenges and encourages informed conversations about their root causes and long-term solutions.

Addressing poverty requires coordinated efforts across nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals. Trusted nonprofit partners play a critical role in delivering direct services, advocating for systemic change, and supporting pathways to economic stability. By learning about the realities of poverty in America and supporting effective programs, individuals and organizations can help strengthen communities and promote greater equity and opportunity.

National Poverty in America Awareness Month also highlights the role employers and workplaces can play through charitable giving, employee engagement, and partnerships with vetted nonprofit organizations. When businesses align their social impact efforts with proven solutions, they can contribute to meaningful, sustainable change that extends beyond a single month and supports communities year-round.

National Braille Literacy Month is celebrated every January to raise awareness about the importance of braille for peopl...
01/19/2026

National Braille Literacy Month is celebrated every January to raise awareness about the importance of braille for people who are blind or visually impaired, honoring Louis Braille's birthday (January 4th) and promoting independence through tactile literacy for reading, writing, math, and music. The observance encourages learning about braille, which is a code of raised dots, not a language, enabling full access to information and supporting higher achievement in education and employment for its users

January 18th is the National Day of Action for Stalking Awareness!Too often, the issue of stalking fades into the backgr...
01/18/2026

January 18th is the National Day of Action for Stalking Awareness!

Too often, the issue of stalking fades into the background. Not today. Join us to raise awareness for this prevalent and traumatic crime.

this . Stalking is a criminal, traumatic, & dangerous victimization that is all too prevalent. Survivors need our support.

On January 18, post a photo of you and/or your team sparkling against stalking! Print the sign (or write one yourself) and consider wearing something sparkly or shiny, posing in front of a sparkly curtain, or repurposing tinsel or other sparkly décor from the holiday season.

01/13/2026

Please join the DBHIDS’ Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) initiative for “The Weight of the Crown: The Silent Battles of Leadership.”

This in-person event will feature a panel conversation with dynamic leaders and create space for reflection, connection, and honest dialogue. Leadership is often celebrated for its victories, but rarely do we acknowledge the weight it carries.

“The Weight of the Crown” invites attendees to pause, reflect, and connect with others who understand that leadership is not just about titles, it is about endurance, vulnerability and truth. The discussion will explore the unseen pressures of leadership, particularly for males of color who shoulder expectations from every direction.

Together, we will talk about how to lead without losing ourselves and how to build resilience and reclaim peace in the process.

Jan. 22 at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Register at bit.ly/EMOC-Crown

All are welcome to attend.

January is National Blood Donor Month, an annual observance started by President Richard Nixon in 1970 to address the cr...
01/12/2026

January is National Blood Donor Month, an annual observance started by President Richard Nixon in 1970 to address the critical winter blood shortages caused by holidays, travel, and illness, honoring existing donors and encouraging new ones to give blood, which can save up to three lives per pint, highlighting the constant need for transfusions for surgeries, cancer, trauma, and chronic conditions

Every January, the American Association of Blood and Biotherapies, in collaboration with others in the blood community, honors the donors who help maintain the nation's blood supply and the professionals who support them. This month highlights the impact of donation and the selfless people who help ensure life-saving blood is always available for patients when it is needed.

01/07/2026

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Join the City of Philadelphia Office of Domestic Violence Strategies on Friday, Jan. 9, in Love Park at 12:15 p.m. for a group picture ahead of . Wear something blue, the international color of human trafficking awareness, and join us for a group picture to show that we believe and support survivors of human trafficking.

January is National Radon Action Month.What is radon?You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a d...
01/06/2026

January is National Radon Action Month.

What is radon?

You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. In fact, the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools and other buildings for radon.

Exposure to radon is a preventable health risk and testing radon levels in your home can help prevent unnecessary exposure. If a high radon level is detected in your home, you can take steps to fix the problem to protect yourself and your family

01/06/2026

New year, same challenges? You're not alone if 2026 isn’t starting out easy. 📞 Talk to someone today by calling #988. Compassionate help. Anytime. Anywhere. 💻 988Philly.org

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer and promote inform...
01/02/2026

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer and promote information on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and cure.

The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) supports women, family members and caregivers battle the personal issues related to HPV and cervical cancer and advocates for cervical health by promoting prevention through education about early vaccination and regular screening.

In 2021, the latest year in which incidence data are available, 12,536 new cervical cancers were reported in the United States. For every 100,000 individuals, 7 new cervical cancers were reported. In 2022, the latest year in which data are available, 4,051 individuals died of cervical cancer. Because of health service disruptions throughout 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and central cancer registry reporting may be delayed, and actual cancer occurrence may be underreported.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known cause of cervical cancer, responsible for 90% of cervical cancers, as well as a**l, vaginal, vulvar, pe**le and oropharyngeal cancers. About 10% of individuals who have HPV infections on their cervix will develop long-lasting infections that put them at risk for cervical cancer.

HPV vaccines have been used since 2006. HPV vaccines went through extensive safety testing before becoming available. Hundreds of million doses of the HPV vaccine have been given worldwide. Gardasil 9 is the only HPV vaccine available in the US.Since the HPV vaccine was first used in the US in 2006, the percentage of cervical precancers caused by HPV types among vaccinated individuals has dropped 40%.Healthcare provider recommendations are the leading reason for HPV vaccination uptake.

HPV vaccination could prevent more than 90% of cancers caused by HPV—an estimated 33,700 cases every year

A world without cervical cancer is possible.

12/24/2025

The holidays can be a wonderful time. For some, they can also be a stressful time. DBHIDS Commissioner Kenny Solanke shares some tips for managing the season...

December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness and reflect on the impact that this epidemic has had on...
12/15/2025

December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness and reflect on the impact that this epidemic has had on our communities and on the world.

The United States has made enormous strides in HIV treatment, care and prevention since the epidemic began 40 years ago. HIV was once the leading cause of death for young people, but because of scientific advances, fewer people are becoming infected with HIV, and those who do are living longer and healthier lives. The rate of new HIV infections declined 73% between 1984 and 2019, and the age-adjusted death rate has dropped more than 80% since its peak in 1995.

However, in some ways, progress has stalled, as too many people remain unaware of their HIV status, and too few people living at risk are taking the appropriate pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medicine. In 2019, there were approximately 1.2 million people living with HIV in the U.S., with 34,800 new infections that year, representing an 8% decrease since 2015. However, an estimated one in eight people living with HIV in the U.S. did not know they’d been infected.

The human body can’t get rid of HIV, and no effective HIV cure exists. So once you have HIV, you have it for life. Fortunately, however, effective treatment with HIV medicine (called antiretroviral therapy or ART) is available. If taken as prescribed, ART can suppress HIV replication and reduce the amount of HIV in the blood to a very low and even undetectable level. Without HIV medicine, people with AIDS typically survive about three years.

There are several symptoms of HIV, and not everyone will have the same ones. The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested. You can’t rely on symptoms to tell whether you have HIV.

Join us January 10th 2025 for "Trauma and Resilience" The nature of behavioral healthcare requires professionals to bear...
12/15/2025

Join us January 10th 2025 for "Trauma and Resilience"

The nature of behavioral healthcare requires professionals to bear witness to their clients’ trauma on a daily basis. An
understanding of trauma’s potential impacts and how resilience can encourage healing supports professionals’ abilities to provide effective protective services
to children and families. It is also essential that professionals understand how this work may impact their own health and well-being. This workshop will assist
professionals in recognizing their clients’ trauma and resilience, provide foundational knowledge about trauma’s effects in all areas of life, outline resilience-
building approaches and skills, and address the ways vicarious trauma plays a role in this work. This training will also provide some guidance and tools to
support trauma-informed care (TIC) in service settings.

This training will be instructed by David Johnson, Ed.D. Sign up @ https://conta.cc/4iNuceS

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