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PlayItSafePHL

Health & safety

Healthy and safety always come first, now more than ever. Let’s work together to keep children and families safe and our communities healthy.

Services

Find free food and meals

How to find places to get free food and meals, access nutrition services, or apply for public benefits.

Find housing

Finding housing to fit your needs, including emergency, accessible, and affordable housing.

Get prenatal care

Information about medical care and support services for pregnant women.

LGBT community services

Resources and tools for the LGBT community in Philadelphia.

Get services for an older adult

Counselors are available to help older adults get any services they're eligible for.

Get advice to reduce utility costs

At a Neighborhood Energy Center, residents can get advice on how they can reduce energy costs.

Get emergency home heater repairs

Emergency home heater repairs for those who are eligible.

Submit a service request with 311

Request service with 311, including trash pickup, potholes, and graffiti.

Community safety and support

Reducing gun violence

Like many other big cities, Philadelphia has experienced an increase in gun violence in the past year. The City is committed to reducing the gun violence rate through data-informed interventions and strategies that address the underlying factors that contribute to gun violence in our communities.

To learn more about the City’s work to create safer communities, and find community resources, visit the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety (CJPS).

Opioid crisis support

The City can help connect people with treatment and support. Learn how to find treatment in Philadelphia.

COVID-19 guidance

It’s important that we work together this summer to fight the spread of COVID-19 by following safety precautions, wearing masks, and getting vaccinated.


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