We are extremely proud and excited to announce the upcomming collaberation between Philadelphia Mental Health Center and the National Institute of Health in a research project conducted by Dr. Rinad Beidas.
Dr. Beidas, a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, is investigating the impact of the newly launched DBHIDS Evidence Based Practice and Innovation Center (EPIC) on therapists and agency implementation of evidence-based practices for youth.
For more information about the study and it's findings, see the full article HERE.
Summer Groups for Children on the Autism Spectrum is now open for registration! These instructional and therapeutic groups focus on communication skills, relationship building and family education. All groups will be running from the week of June 24 through the week of August 26 at DVCC in Newtown, Bucks County, PA.
Click HERE for the complete schedule or visit DVCCAutism.org for more information.
To register call 215-598-0223 x123
With compassion toward your special needs, a commitment to our work and a focus on community, our individually tailored array of services is geared to enhance the quality of life and help ensure successful outcomes—ones that are measurable, maintainable and meaningful.
Through our three convenient locations—two in Philadelphia and one in Bucks County—we support all age groups in the identification, diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues, especially those within the Autism Spectrum.
Call us today at 215-735-9379 to learn more.
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