Record-breaking Narcan shipments to prevent PA coronavirus overdose spike
The city has started weekly trainings so people living with users are ready to help.
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Rumors fly in Kensington about coronavirus ‘immunity’ and early jail releases
That's the word from the Sunday Love Project, which is feeding people in the neighborhood daily.
Supervised injection at Prevention Point? Ahead of major ruling, Safehouse lacks location and funding
The city’s push to open in Kensington still faces resistance. Meanwhile, the nonprofit has just $200,000 in the bank.
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Face of Prevention Point leaves after 25 years: ‘The trauma was starting to take its toll’
Elvis Rosado was a pivotal part of the Kensington harm reduction nonprofit.
Who’s Next First Responders: 13 young leaders on Philly’s front lines
When emergency strikes, they go above and beyond.
Philadelphia leads the way in 24-hour homeless shelters
Prevention Point is the latest center to keep its doors open around the clock.
‘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.
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.
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.