Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)
The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) [is] 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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Info
- Twitter: @DBHIDS
- Tranformation Initiative: DBHIDS Transformation Initiative
- Population Health Approach: DBHIDS Population Health Approach
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