The Strategic Planning Division develops and implements strategies to advance the transformation of Philadelphia’s behavioral health system to a recovery-oriented system of care. The key goals of this transformation include:

• Shift the treatment focus from “stabilization” to recovery responsive to the needs of people in recovery
• Empower people to enable them to direct their recovery
• Recognize and engage treatment providers, family members, and community-based supports and organizations as valuable partners in the recovery process
• Help people move beyond the limitations of challenges toward fulfilling lives in the community

In order to advance this transformation, the Strategic Planning Division develops a framework for the change process as well as initiatives that will advance the transformation. The key units within the Strategic Planning Division include:

• Transformation Policy & Planning Unit- planning and developing new service and program initiatives across the DBH/MRS behavioral health system
• Trauma Transformation Unit- fostering a greater awareness and understanding of the unique needs of individuals affected by trauma
• Community-based Service Development Unit- developing partnerships, strategies and resources to help people in recovery successfully integrate into their communities
• Grants & Procurements Unit- identifying and pursuing grants and government funding to expand and enhance behavioral health services and programs
• Transformation Research Unit- providing research and analysis to advance the transformation of Philadelphia’s behavioral health system
• Transformation Training & Workforce Development Unit- creating a stronger and more responsive behavioral health system
• Faith-based Unit- creating partnerships with faith-based communities to help strengthen recovery