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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

  • May
    29
    Event
    Office of Public Safety's Division of Criminal Justice PAD Unit Resource Fair
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    North 5th Street & West Tabor Road, N 5th St & W Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USA
    Event

    Office of Public Safety's Division of Criminal Justice PAD Unit Resource Fair

    May 29, 2026
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 3 hours
    North 5th Street & West Tabor Road, N 5th St & W Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USA
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    In the event of rain, the fair will be rescheduled for June 5th, at the same location and time.  Staging begins promptly at 11am, we kindly request that all partners bring their own tables, chairs, and organizational outreach materials.
  • Jun
    3
    Event
    Philadelphia Peacekeepers Institute Virtual Info Session
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    https://bit.ly/peacekeepersinstitute
    Event

    Philadelphia Peacekeepers Institute Virtual Info Session

    June 3, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    https://bit.ly/peacekeepersinstitute
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    More information about PPI Cohort 2 can be found here: https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-public-safety/#announcement-405772
  • Jun
    4
    Event
    OPS Division of Reentry & the Mayor's Office of BME Present: Parenting Action Network (PAN) Parenting Skills Group
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Central, Reentry Hub, 1425 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    Event

    OPS Division of Reentry & the Mayor's Office of BME Present: Parenting Action Network (PAN) Parenting Skills Group

    June 4, 2026
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hours
    Central, Reentry Hub, 1425 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Next session begins June 4th and runs for 8 weeks in person. Topics include: effective communication, trauma & self-care, alternatives to physical discipline, discipline vs. punishment, and more. For more information or to register: scan the QR code on the flyer, click the link, or contact Khalil Morrison khalil.morrison@phila.gov.
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