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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.

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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.

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Posts

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How Philadelphia is responding to the overdose crisis in 2023

April 26, 2023

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Apply for the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund

December 20, 2022

A Christmas ornament includes the word Philadelphia and an image of the LOVE statue

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Holiday giving: Ways to help those experiencing hunger and homelessness

December 15, 2022

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Press Releases

Press Release

Philadelphia Invests in Community-Led Violence Prevention with First Round of $25 Million Grant Initiative

June 17, 2026

Press Release

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Officially Opens the Office of Public Safety’s Kensington Wellness Support Center Featuring the First Dedicated Neighborhood Wellness Courtroom

June 9, 2026

Press Release

City Launches Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Campaign Ahead of Summer 2026 Events

April 28, 2026

Press Release

Philadelphia Office of Public Safety’s Division of Reentry Unveils Second Reentry-Focused Neighborhood Resource Center During National Second Chance Month

April 8, 2026

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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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