‘A perfect circle of helping’: 3 nonprofits join forces to feed people in Kensington
So far, the collaboration has resulted in 500 free lunches that otherwise wouldn't have existed.
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Why aren’t needle exchanges legal in PA? Advocates, scholars and politicians are asking
Syringe programs have been shown to reduce HIV infection and combat harm.
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This woman witnessed an overdose on her way to a Narcan training session in Center City
She's one of 100 people who got overdose antidote training today.
The barriers to safe injection sites in Philly
Hint: The law isn't the biggest thing standing in the way.
Philly Narcan FAQ: Where to get it, how it works and what happens when you use it
‘Everyone should have Narcan.’
Hundreds to march through Kensington to fight opioid addiction stigma
The "March in Black" comes on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Revealed: Philly’s plan for the people it’s kicking out of that notorious heroin tract
When Conrail paves over Gurney Street this month, the city will respond with treatment and resources for people living there.
Philly neighborhood associations are on the front lines of the opioid epidemic
Community-based groups are taking it upon themselves to train residents to use Narcan.
This progressive Philly group is getting housing for heroin addicts
Not everyone in the program is sober. But some are well on their way.