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National Social Work Month

National Social Work Month

Social Work Breaks Barriers That Prevent People and Communities from Thriving National Social Work Month, observed throughout March, uplifts the social workers of our country, and celebrates their constant contributions to our society. These professionals use...

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March is Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month

Did you know that some of the most influential people in mental health have been women? Melanie Klein, in the early 1900’s, pioneered “play-therapy” as a way to better understand the communication, intention, and neurosis of children. Mamie Phipps Clark, Ph.D., was...

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

COMHAR supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to reach their fullest potential and live happy, productive lives. We provide customized programming that helps individuals maximize the skills they need to thrive at home or in their...

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The Three Kings Arrive at the Latino Treatment Program

The Three Kings Arrive at the Latino Treatment Program

Much to the joy of the children at the Latino Treatment Program (LTP), the Three Kings arrived on Friday, January 6th, to help them celebrate Three Kings Day. The children and their families enjoyed pizza, pretzels, popcorn, and soda, all of which was donated by...

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COMHAR Receives Mental Health Partner Excellence Award!

COMHAR Receives Mental Health Partner Excellence Award!

Congratulations to Outpatient Services, particularly the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Health (TF-CBT) Therapists, for the extraordinary feat of earning the Mental Health Partner Excellence Award from Philadelphia Children's Alliance! COMHAR's TF-CBT...

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Jahmil Harris Foundation Hosts Thanksgiving Luncheon

Jahmil Harris Foundation Hosts Thanksgiving Luncheon

Good Shepherd Center on Race Street, established in 1991 to be a service to the economically challenged in the community, was home to a Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 18th sponsored by the Jahmil Harris Foundation. The foundation was founded as a public service by...

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COMHAR Attends Shalom Baptist Church Event

COMHAR Attends Shalom Baptist Church Event

On Saturday, November 12th, COMHAR participated in a community event held at Shalom Baptist Church at 4900 10th Street, Philadelphia. The church invited community agencies to present their services to the church members. We used this time with the community to conduct...

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Joshualyn Lindsey, Team Spirit Award Winner

Joshualyn Lindsey, Team Spirit Award Winner

At the 19th Annual Conference of Direct Service Professionals sponsored by The Alliance of Community Service Providers, Joshualyn was awarded the Team Spirit Award. Her nomination said, "Joshualyn is the ideal employee and Direct Support Professional. She approaches...

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