Prevention Point Philadelphia

10/27/2026

New publication alert! Medical Director of PPP's Sana Clinic Dr. Jessica Meisner is Principal Investigator on this study for Open Forum Infectious Diseases about the success of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy as a catalyst for engagement in opioid use disorder treatment among people with HIV who use drugs. Thanks to Dr. Meisner, her co-authors, and all the PPP staff who contributed to this research. Thanks especially to our patients, who help protect their entire community when they take action to improve their individual health and wellness.

"Overall, these findings support integrated, low-barrier care models that treat HIV and OUD simultaneously rather than siloed conditions. In settings with high overdose mortality and unmet need for MOUD, initiation of LA-ART may represent a strategic opportunity to strengthen engagement across both treatment cascades. The observed temporal pattern—rapid MOUD uptake following CAB+RPV initiation with concurrent reductions in opioid use—suggests that LA-ART may serve as a key intervention point for enhancing engagement in substance use treatment."

10/26/2026

PPP understands the role of prevention in meeting people where they are, and part of that is keeping people alive until they are ready for treatment and recovery. Last year, PPP distributed 106,113 free doses of Narcan, marking the third consecutive year of providing more than 100,000 doses annually! The staff trained 2,103 people to recognize and reverse overdoses, a 61% increase from the prior year. In addition, 6,285 individuals accessed HIV-prevention services and supplies, and took advantage of 41,723 fentanyl, medetomidine, and xylazine test strips.

Get the whole picture here: https://ppponline.org/ppp-2026-impact-numbers

10/26/2026

This is a quick clip of the overdose response training that PPP Overdose Prevention Coordinator Shawn Westfahl offered at on Friday! Thanks to Rehan and his fellow students for inviting us.

10/25/2026

Last chance to support our coat drive for local Kensington schools! Details below, link to donate here:

This year, we are working to provide 150 new winter coats to students at local Kensington schools with a goal of distributing 50 coats to each school on October 30th. ...

10/23/2026

Yesterday PPP served over 100 people at Community Night!

Big thanks to our partners for your donations and volunteer efforts, including: Socks For The Streets, Jess and South Philly Punks With Lunch, Leonard, Dan, and Hope on Girard. Thanks also to PPP staff Larry, Amira, & Carlos.

See you on November 17 for the next PPP Community Night!

10/21/2026

Chilly mornings call for hot bevs! John and the Drop-in Center distribute coffee from our Monmouth St door every weekday at 9 a.m. ☕️

2nd photo: Chastity and John, photo taken and posted with her consent 💯

10/20/2026

PPP Womxn's Night this Wednesday/tomorrow!

🌮 Taco casserole made by high school students (it has become a fan-favorite! 😋)

💪🏽 Basic self-defense session with a friend who has the highest ranking in karate!

⚕️PDPH STI testing!

10/19/2026

The next PPP Community Night is this Thursday, Oct. 22! Community Night is now being held the THIRD Thursday of every month from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Community Night is about bringing people together, creating a safe place to relax, strengthening relationships, and building a sense of belonging that includes EVERYONE.

To donate food and supplies to Community Night, contact Amira at [email protected]

Many thanks to Socks For The Streets for partnering with us to make this event happen each month!

10/16/2026

Thanks to 1A for including PPP in this excellent episode about opioid settlement money: https://the1a.org/segments/how-cities-and-states-are-spending-opioid-settlement-money/

"We've been innovating, providing not only buprenorphine and expanding access drastically, but transitioning people to long-acting injectables like Brixadi or Sublocade... So instead of coming for a prescription every week or every month or going for daily medication somewhere else -- though, that is certainly a great option -- we can give people a 30-day injection. They don't have to worry about withdrawal every day. They don't have to worry about filling medication every day. They don't have to worry about side effects every day. They can focus on getting back into the workplace or addressing other issues or getting housing, reconnecting with family, seeking recovery, and changing their lives."
-Silvana Mazzella, Lead Executive Officer

We were glad to see that Carla Sofronski from Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Network - PAHRN was interviewed as well!

Over $58 billion will be distributed over nearly 20 years.

10/16/2026

Winter is just around the corner! At the end of October, PPP is distributing 150 new coats to students from three local Kensington schools. Want to help? Here's all the info:

Goal: To provide 150 brand new winter coats in adult sizes S, M, L, and XL (neutral colors preferred).

Timeline: We hope to receive donations by October 26 so coats can be distributed by October 30, before winter sets in. ❄️

How to Donate: Options!
1. Donate funds! See the link below.

2. Drop coats off at 2913 Kensington Ave. weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Ask for Natonda.

3. Ordering coats online? Send them to PO Box 60990 Philadelphia, PA 19133. Please include your name and contact info so that we know who to thank for the kind donation 💙🙏

This year, we are working to provide 150 new winter coats to students at local Kensington schools with a goal of distributing 50 coats to each school on October 30th. ...