Who’s Next First Responders: 13 young leaders on Philly’s front lines
When emergency strikes, they go above and beyond.
Posts tagged with Prevention Point Philadephia
Philadelphia leads the way in 24-hour homeless shelters
Prevention Point is the latest center to keep its doors open around the clock.
Start your day informed with our free newsletter
Our quick morning email recaps the interesting, important and exciting things you need to know about Philly. It’s the easy way to stay on top of local news.
This is a member-powered newsroom
Everything we publish is powered by our members. If you enjoy reading, throw us a bone!
We need you!
Member donations power our newsroom. If Billy Penn helps you feel more connected to Philly, we’d love to count you in. Will you join us?
Powered by you
Reader support powers our newsroom. A monthly membership helps lock it in.
Can we count on you as a Billy Penn sustainer?
Winning the local journalism game
Thank you: Member support powers our news gathering.
Know someone else who might like our work? Invite them to join.
‘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.