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Division of Overdose Response

Saving lives, rejuvenating communities, and bringing City agencies and private partners together to form a coordinated command group.

Services

Learn how to get and use naloxone (Narcan®)
Get bereavement support
Get treatment for substance use disorder
Get help if you are facing homelessness

About

The Division of Overdose Response is committed to saving lives and rejuvenating the communities that have been most affected by the opioid crisis. We work across City departments and within Philadelphia’s neighborhoods to:

  • Lead citywide opioid response strategies.
  • Target interventions where opioid overdoses happen most.
  • Align City resources and share expertise across departments.

Connect

Address
30 S. 15th St.
21st floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email OpioidResponseUnit@phila.gov
Website Request info & support

Want to learn more about our work?

Find out how we coordinate the City's response, get the latest data about substance use, and learn about our progress toward our goals.

Read the action plan

Posts

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Press Releases

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Resources

Prevention Point Philadelphia
Prevention Point Philadelphia provides harm reduction services, including medical clinics, a drop-in center, and syringe services.
Healthy Minds Philly
Visit Healthy Minds for information about the 24-hour mental and behavioral health emergency hotline, plus upcoming events, a blog, and other resources.
SOL Collective
SOL Collective is a harm reduction collective based in Philadelphia, working to end the racist war on drugs, the overdose crisis, and advocating for overdose prevention sites.
PRO-ACT
Pennsylvania Recovery Organization - Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT) is a grassroots advocacy and recovery support initiative.
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Events

  • Aug
    8
    Event
    Ceremonial Street Renaming in honor of Officer Joe Young Jr.
    9:30 am to 10:00 am
    South 65th Street & Woodland Avenue, S 65th St & Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142, USA
    Event

    Ceremonial Street Renaming in honor of Officer Joe Young Jr.

    August 8, 2026
    9:30 am to 10:00 am, 30 minutes
    South 65th Street & Woodland Avenue, S 65th St & Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142, USA
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  • Aug
    8
    Event
    24th Annual Giveback Festival with Nicetown CDC
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Nicetown Park, 4301 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
    Event

    24th Annual Giveback Festival with Nicetown CDC

    August 8, 2026
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Nicetown Park, 4301 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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    Panel discussion with Jalil Meekins, Pushing Progress Philly; Deion Sumpter, Deputy Director of Violence Prevention Initiatives for OPS DSN; Denise Johnson, CVI Director for OPS DSN; OMAR Muse, CCIP Director for Eddie's House; Khalil Murdock, Outreach Worker for Pushing Progress Philly; and more. For more information: info@nicetowncdc.org or 215-329-1824
  • Aug
    10
    Event
    2026 Summer Night Lights
    4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    WINCHESTER RECREATION CENTER, 2332 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
    Event

    2026 Summer Night Lights

    August 10, 2026
    4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 4 hours
    WINCHESTER RECREATION CENTER, 2332 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
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    Join us for an unforgettable summer experience bringing neighbors, youth, and law enforcement together for 5 weeks of connection, fun, and impact!
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