News and Press
Behavioral Wellness Center Hosts Resilience, Rebirth, Rise Gala
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard will host their annual fundraising event, titled Resilience, Rebirth, Rise! on June 13th 2025 at The Hilton Hotel on City Avenue in Philadelphia. Attendees will enjoy dinner, dancing, and activities, and rejoice in The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard mission to transform lives by offering access to much needed […]
Read More....President & CEO Gerri H. Walker makes the 2023 Impact 75 List
The Pennsylvania Impact Awards recognizes 75 Pennsylvanians who demonstrate commitment to their community through acts of social responsibility. Those honored have demonstrated their dedication to making a positive impact in their city and state. The Behavioral Wellness Center’s President & CEO Gerri H. Walker made the 2023 list for her leadership role at the organization, […]
Read More....CEO Gerri H. Walker Among Philadelphia’s 100 Most Influential African-American Leaders
The Philadelphia Tribune presented its list of Philadelphia’s 100 Most Influential African-American Leaders for 2023, and the list included The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard’s CEO Gerri H. Walker. This year’s honorees were recognized at a Reception and Awards program, held on at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This award recognizes professionals making a difference in […]
Read More....Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard Featured In The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard was recently featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer for our hard work in fighting against the drug crisis currently happening. You can read an excerpt from the article and find a link to the full article below: Every weekday, a massive RV rolls down Kensington’s narrow streets, delivering addiction care […]
Read More....Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard Featured in Philadelphia Magazine
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard was recently featured in Philadelphia Magazine. You can read an excerpt of the story below and read the full article online. Four years ago, The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard (formerly North Philadelphia Health System) found itself coming out of a two-year bankruptcy period. This process was led by the […]
Read More....Compliance Department
The Behavioral Wellness Center Compliance Department was founded to prevent, detect and correct violations of fraud and abuse with federal, state or local laws. You can reach Compliance Department by calling (215) 787-2400.
Read More....Newsweek Names The Behavioral Wellness Center a “Best” Addiction Treatment Center
Recognition Comes at the Start of National Recovery Month The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard made Newsweek’s “America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2020” list, a designation that recognizes the nation’s top facilities based on their quality of service, reputation and accreditation. The survey included treatment centers in 20 states with the highest number of addiction […]
Read More....The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard Celebrates Recovery Month
Community Invited to Family Day on September 14 & Recovery Walk on September 21 The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, formerly North Philadelphia Health Systems – Girard Medical Center, invites community members to join its staff, participants, and their loved ones for a Family Day on Saturday, September 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Read More....Family Day Celebration & New Name Reveal
WHO: The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard (formerly North Philadelphia Health System – Girard Medical Center) WHAT: Family Day Celebration & New Name Reveal WHEN: Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: 801 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122 WHY: To celebrate recovery during National Recovery Month and to share the […]
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