Share a jail cell with the gov? Rendell, Safehouse leaders organize ‘escorts’ for pending injection site
They're following the volunteer model made famous by Planned Parenthood.
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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.
Step-by-step: How Philly’s overdose prevention site will work
From entry and observation to “motivational moment” and referral.
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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.