Services and Support
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Safer Use
SUPHR provides fentanyl test strips, naloxone, and online or in-person training for individuals and organizations.
Next Distro offers free naloxone and fentanyl test strips by mail. This service is anonymous and does not require insurance.
Never Use Alone strives to provide a life-saving point of contact for people who use drugs. If you must use alone, for English call 800-484-3731 and for Spanish call 800-928-5330. An operator will stay on the line with you while you use to ensure you are safe.
If you are uninsured and interested in substance use treatment:
CareConnect Warmline is a virtual, low-barrier clinic aimed at reducing the barriers to accessing treatment for substance use in Philadelphia. Call 484-278-1679 from 9AM-9PM to speak with a Substance Use Navigator who can help connect patients to care. Insurance is not required.
The Behavioral Health Special Initiative can be reached at 215-546-1200.
If you are insured and interested in substance use treatment:
Call the CareConnect Warmline above, Community Behavioral Health at 888-546-1200, or the national helpline for individuals looking for treatment at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Harm Reduction Organizations
Local:
Prevention Point Philadelphia seeks to promote health, empowerment, and safety for communities affected by drug use and poverty.
Project SAFE provides women and femme-centered harm reduction services to people involved in the street economies in Kensington.
Operation in My Backyard advocates for harm reduction and provides outreach to individuals with substance use disorders.
SOL Collective works to end the overdose crisis and advocates for overdose prevention sites.
Unity Harm Reduction offers non-clinical, peer-based recovery support services to individuals, family members, and loved ones.
Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Network promotes the health, dignity, and human rights of individuals who use drugs and communities affected by drug use.
National:
Harm Reduction Coalition promotes the health and dignity of individuals and communities affected by drug use.
Drug Policy Alliance seeks to advance policies and attitudes that best reduce the harms of both drug use and drug prohibition.
DanceSafe promotes health and safety within nightlife and electronic dance communities.
For a list of support groups, resources, and organizations related to substance use, housing, and food insecurity, visit Philadelphia’s Harm Reduction Resources page.
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Where to get wound care and supplies in Kensington - download the flyer.
Monday
8 am - 3 pm: Kensington Hospital Wound Care Van at Rock Ministries, 2755 Kensington Avenue
1 pm - 4:30 pm: Temple Trust Clinic at 3401 N Broad, 4th Floor Zone B
9 am - 4 pm: Savage Sisters Storefront, 3115 Kensington Avenue
Tuesday
8 am - 3 pm: Kensington Hospital Wound Care Van at Rock Ministries, 2755 Kensington Avenue
9:30 - 11:30 am & 4:40 - 6:30 pm: Catholic Workers Clinic at 1813 Hagert St.
11 am - 3 pm: Prevention Point Wound Care Clinic at Prevention Point Philadelphia, 2913 Kensington Avenue
9 am - 4 pm: Savage Sisters Storefront, 3115 Kensington Avenue
6 - 8 pm: OPIMBY/Courage Med at Ruth and Somerset
Wednesday
8 am - 3 pm: Kensington Hospital Wound Care Van at Rock Ministries, 2755 Kensington Avenue
9:30 - 11:30 am: Catholic Workers Clinic, 1813 Hagert St.
9 am - 4 pm: Savage Sisters Storefront, 3115 Kensington Avenue
5 - 8 pm: Women’s Night at Prevention Point Philadelphia, 2913 Kensington Avenue
Thursday
8 am - 3 pm: Kensington Hospital Wound Care Van at Rock Ministries, 2755 Kensington Avenue
9 am - 4 pm: Savage Sisters Storefront at 3115 Kensington Avenue
11 am - 3 pm: Prevention Point Wound Care Clinic at Prevention Point Philadelphia, 2913 Kensington Avenue
4:30 - 6:30 pm: Catholic Workers Clinic, 1813 Hagert St.
5 - 8 pm: Men’s Night (all genders welcome) at Prevention Point Philadelphia, 2913 Kensington Avenue
6 - 8 pm: OPIMBY/Courage Med at Ruth and Somerset
Friday
8 am - 3 pm: Kensington Hospital Wound Care Van at Rock Ministries, 2755 Kensington Avenue
11 am - 3 pm: Prevention Point Wound Care Clinic at Prevention Point Philadelphia, 2913 Kensington Avenue
11:30 am - 1:30 pm: Catholic Workers Clinic, 1813 Hagert St.
Saturday
1 - 4 pm: The Everywhere Project Outreach at 1901 East Clearfield Street
Savage Sisters every 3rd Sat at McPherson Square
Sunday
1 - 3 pm: CARP at Kensington and Lehigh (1801 East Lehigh Avenue) - Supplies only
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Virtual peer support groups are open to any adult who is 18+ years of age and grieving the loss of a Philadelphia resident who died from an accidental drug overdose.
Grief counseling for adults 18+
Grief cannot be “cured,” but it can be managed, processed, and worked through in counseling that can identify new coping skills and calm negative thoughts (i.e., guilt and self-blame).
Grief Counseling for Children and Adolescents
Developmentally appropriate counseling services that include individual and family sessions.
Philly HEALs also offers a kids grief and art group.
Grief Workshops
Educational workshops on a variety of topics related to grief. Past workshop topics have included guilt and regret, setting boundaries, mindfulness and advocacy.
Please join us in honoring the beautiful souls we have tragically lost to substance use in the Philadelphia area.
For additional information about organizations providing support to Philadelphians, check out our lists of community resources for children and adults.
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Crisis Support
Philadelphia 24 Hour Suicide and Crisis Intervention Line: If you, or another person, are in crisis and need emergency help, call 988. Compassionate, trained professionals are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers will receive counseling, guidance, and direction for receiving prompt evaluation and treatment services.
Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text “NAMI” or “HOPE” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling.
Non-Crisis Support
If you are not in Crisis but are feeling down, and would like to chat to a NAMI Philly Peer or Family Member, call the NAMI Philly Warmline at 844-PHL-HOPE.
Philly LIFTs offers families mental health support through short-term therapy sessions for children 4-21 years old and people in need of post-partum support.
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SUPHR’s Philly LIFTS program exists to support the families of infants diagnosed with NAS, along with families affected by substance use disorder.
General Services
The team provides the following: baby supplies, clothing, employment assistance, overdose prevention training, and referrals to food and home visiting programs including a public health nurse.
Counseling
Philly LIFTs offers families mental health support through short-term therapy sessions for children 4-21 years old and people in need of post-partum support.
Support Groups
Philly LIFTS also provides a support group for mothers to meet with other mothers and tell their stories. To get in touch with the team and join the support group, contact to Carla Calabrese at carla.calabrese@phila.gov or call 215-776-4406.
Other
For additional information about organizations providing support to Philadelphians, check out our lists of community resources for children and adults.
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To report needles/ litter/ dumping, call 311.
Request Syringe Disposal Box Pick-up:
To promote a clean and safe community, we have installed several freestanding needle drop boxes in Kensington and adjacent neighborhoods. These boxes are conveniently placed near SEPTA stations and available 24/7 for anyone to safely dispose of their needles.
Upon request, the program also installs smaller, wall-mounted needle drop boxes outside of local organizations. To request information on how to install a needle box in your community, please contact Cristina Laboy at cristina.laboy@phila.gov or 215-668-5107.
Report Discarded Syringes in Kensington:
Contact Cristina Laboy at cristina.laboy@phila.gov or 215-668-5107.
Find a Dumpster:
The Philadelphia Department of Sanitation operates six sanitation convenience centers for residents to dispose of trash and recyclables that are not able to be collected during regular trash pick-ups. Visit the City’s Trash, Recycling City Upkeep page for more information about accepted materials, requirements and center locations.
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The environmental services team manages porta potties and two permanent restroom structures as a part of a city initiative to increase access to public restrooms. Hours and locations are:
Kensington
2913 Kensington Avenue (on the corner of Monmouth Street)
Monday–Friday 8am–4pm
Center City
On the corner of 15th and Arch, across from Love Park, on the wall outside of the Municipal Services Building
Monday – Friday 8am-10pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am-11pm
North Philly
In the center of the park, follow the pathway
Monday – Friday 10am-9pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-10pm