Harm Reduction

By Madeline Pennell For many universities around the country, March is the month of Spring Break, a time when students often travel, unwind, and yes, party. Drinking and using...

Narcan now available over the counter On March 29, the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) approved opioid overdose reversal medication Narcan for over-the-counter purchase...

On January 8, 2023, the New York Times featured Prevention Point participants and staff on the front page of the Sunday edition in a crucial story about xylazine/“tranq”...

Kenny doesn’t think he would be alive today if not for Prevention Point Philadelphia, most importantly his case worker. “If it wasn’t for Amy, I wouldn’t be here in this place. And...

I believe that sharing my story is part of my recovery and part of building the foundation for my future. Trigger warning: sexual assault Prevention Point staff really need to hear...

From Syringe Services to Medical and Social Services to Housing, Statistics Reveal Important Data September 21, 2022 Today, Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) announced program...

​​​​​By Hilary Disch Thirty weeks ago, Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) started our #30thThursdays campaign to raise awareness around harm reduction and PPP's vital services...

Highlighting compassionate, evidence-based paths to recovery By Hilary Disch This National Recovery Month, we are highlighting PPP’s Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)...

How Harm Reduction saved my life and helped me find my purpose By Carla C I met Prevention Point when I was in Kensington shooting dope and cocaine. They had a van on Indiana St...

Recently, Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) has been receiving letters from current and former participants describing their experiences on the streets of Kensington, how PPP has...