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{{toplink|url=http://dbhids.org|name=dbhids.org}}The '''Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services''' (DBHIDS) {{gives}}<blockquote>The goal of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is to help individuals realize their goals and attain the highest quality of life possible. DBHIDS works with persons recovering from mental health and/or substance use, individuals with intellectual disabilities, families, community members and service providers to ensure that high quality services are accessible, effective and appropriate. DBHIDS is committed to developing a system of care that is data-driven, employs evidence-based practices, promotes cultural competence and eliminates health care disparities.<br><br>DBHIDS contracts with Community Behavioral Health (CBH), the city’s quasi-public behavioral health managed care organization, to administer behavioral health care services for the city’s approximately 470,000 medical assistance recipients under Pennsylvania’s HealthChoices behavioral health mandatory managed care program. This integrated behavioral health system annually serves more than 100,000 people who are eligible for medical assistance, as well as those who are uninsured or underinsured.<br><br>DBHIDS has been actively transforming Philadelphia's behavioral health system for the last 10 years (2005-2015). This system transformation is rooted in approaches that promote recovery, resilience, and self-determination, and build on the strengths and resilience of individuals, family members, and other allies in communities that take responsibility for their sustained health, wellness, and recovery from behavioral health challenges.<br><br>Because of the successful DBHIDS transformation initiative over the last decade, people with behavioral health conditions and intellectual disabilities now not only live in communities but are ''a part of'' their communities. As the natural continuation of DBHIDS’ transformation of its behavioral health and intellectual disability service system, DBHIDS has now adopted a population health approach to create communities in which every member — not just those who seek out health services — can thrive.</blockquote>
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{{toplink|url=http://dbhids.org|name=dbhids.org}}The '''Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services''' (DBHIDS) Welcome to the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), one of five departments under the City’s Office of Health and Human Services. Our department is proud to offer behavioral health care, intellectual disability supports and early intervention services in one comprehensive integrated system.
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DBHIDS has six divisions:
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Division of Behavioral Health
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Division of Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS)
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Division of Community Behavioral Health (CBH)
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Division of the Chief Medical Officer
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Division of Planning and Innovation
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Division of Administration & Finance
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Our services are offered through a network of provider agencies. We also collaborate with the Philadelphia School District, the child welfare and judicial systems, and other stakeholders. It is through our many partnerships that we are able to serve  Philadelphians who need our help and support.
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At DBHIDS, we have a responsibility to serve the city’s most vulnerable people as evidenced by our longstanding commitment to recovery, resilience, and self-determination. Traditionally, we have prioritized services to individuals who are experiencing a health-related condition or intellectual disability to improve their outcomes. While that focus remains, we have extended our reach and impact.
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Today, we are striving to serve everyone in the community—not just those with a diagnosis. We take an active role in promoting the health and wellness of all Philadelphians through our population health approach. By empowering the entire community to take charge of their health, DBHIDS helps to create a Philadelphia in which every resident can thrive.
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the agency's [https://dbhids.org/about/ About Us] page.
  
 
==In The News==
 
==In The News==

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The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) Welcome to the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), one of five departments under the City’s Office of Health and Human Services. Our department is proud to offer behavioral health care, intellectual disability supports and early intervention services in one comprehensive integrated system.

DBHIDS has six divisions:

Division of Behavioral Health Division of Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS) Division of Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Division of the Chief Medical Officer Division of Planning and Innovation Division of Administration & Finance Our services are offered through a network of provider agencies. We also collaborate with the Philadelphia School District, the child welfare and judicial systems, and other stakeholders. It is through our many partnerships that we are able to serve Philadelphians who need our help and support.

At DBHIDS, we have a responsibility to serve the city’s most vulnerable people as evidenced by our longstanding commitment to recovery, resilience, and self-determination. Traditionally, we have prioritized services to individuals who are experiencing a health-related condition or intellectual disability to improve their outcomes. While that focus remains, we have extended our reach and impact.

Today, we are striving to serve everyone in the community—not just those with a diagnosis. We take an active role in promoting the health and wellness of all Philadelphians through our population health approach. By empowering the entire community to take charge of their health, DBHIDS helps to create a Philadelphia in which every resident can thrive.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the agency's About Us page.

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