Philly’s opioid crisis

Health Department hiring two new specialists as ‘tranq’ infiltrates nearly all street drugs in Philadelphia

Use of xylazine, a horse tranquilizer, leads to wounds that are very difficult to treat.

Former Prevention Point staff say sexual assault and harassment went unaddressed at the Kensington community health nonprofit

The executive director declined to address the allegations, but said reforms have been made.

Philly’s coronavirus response

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.

Philly’s coronavirus response

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.

Philly’s opioid crisis

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.

Philly’s opioid crisis

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

Who’s Next First Responders: 13 young leaders on Philly’s front lines

When emergency strikes, they go above and beyond.

A couple of outreach workers are getting married at Prevention Point this summer — and they’ll have Narcan on hand for the ceremony

Broke in Philly

Philadelphia leads the way in 24-hour homeless shelters

Prevention Point is the latest center to keep its doors open around the clock.

Philly’s opioid crisis

‘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.

Philly’s opioid crisis

Why more Philly overdose patients are refusing post-Narcan ambulance rides

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.’

Philly’s opioid crisis

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.

Neighborhoods

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.