Behavioral Health

Council members’ questions for city officials took up so much of the three-hour hearing that other speakers, including treatment providers, did not have a chance to speak.

The state is asking recipients to treat more than 900 new individuals across three counties during the first 12 months of launching the model of care in the state.

Residents have a long list of grievances about conditions including used syringes and human feces littering streets, as well as sidewalks blocked by makeshift tents.

A millennial mom wants a black pediatrician for her girls and wrestles with why the search was so hard — and why finding a black doctor matters.

Many African Americans seek out predominantly black churches. An African Methodist Episcopal reverend says separate black spaces can be good for mental health.

Black barbershops have long been a source of community and support. OB-GYN Pierre Johnson discusses some of the lessons he learned from his days cutting hair.

Guests: James Pawelski, Suzann Pileggi Pawelski Love is in the air. Around Valentine’s Day, it can be hard to i ...

A heated meeting on Friday night showed that turning the idea of Philadelphia opening the country's first safe-injection site into a reality will likely face pushback.

New research suggests that a simple, fentanyl-detecting tool can provide accurate information that may help drug users protect themselves from an overdose.

The Philadelphia region is getting its first new psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years.

Victoria Elder loves her kid — and regrets becoming a mother. She and others are challenging the belief that parenthood is for everyone.

This year, the city paid some volunteers to help with the count — those who have experience with substance abuse issues, mental health diagnoses or homelessness.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner creates an immigrant rights position on his staff. Delaware Governor John Carney presents h ...

The announcement opened the door for any organizations interested in operating, funding or offering a location for the sites to approach the city.

It's the only early Headstart program in the nation to enroll students directly from local county welfare offices.