Safehouse
@SafehousePhilly
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A nonprofit public health approach to overdose prevention in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Joined October 2018
Safehouse has filed brief in appeal to 3d Circuit Court of Appeals. Today, faith leaders supporting Safehouse approach to overdose prevention filed friend-of-court brief, 46 individuals from 18 states joining. Safehouse will save lives. We won’t give up. https://t.co/E3chs3Fjwd
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In April, US District Court in Philly granted DOJ motion ending 5-year lawsuit vs Safehouse and our efforts to open an Overdose Prevention Center. Last week, we filed Notice of Appeal to 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. We’re not done yet!
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Court rules against Safehouse religious claim in DOJ lawsuit. But we still believe federal law permits us to exercise our beliefs by saving lives. In the five years since we were sued, 6,500 people died of overdose in Philly. Now more than ever, we must push forward. Stay tuned.
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Thanks to our friend Dave Humes @Gregs_Dad for the supportive words in his letter to the editor.
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Inquirer readers on helping people with addiction, keeping Donald Trump off the ballot, and the benefits of regulations.
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We remain concerned that @TheJusticeDept is taking a very narrow reading of the #ReligiousLiberty rights of entities like @SafehousePhilly, which should be protected by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (#RFRA).
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@SafehousePhilly asserts their right to open the safe-injection site, invoking the Religious Freedom Restoration Act as part of their claim that @TheJusticeDept is infringing on their religious liberty rights by threatening to prosecute them for violating federal anti-drug laws.
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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania heard oral arguments yesterday in a case focused on @TheJusticeDept’s bid to block the establishment of a supervised injection site by @SafehousePhilly, a faith-based non-profit.
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“When people begin to see themselves as worthy of care — and to trust that those who are recommending further help will refer them to compassionate professionals — they are more likely to start and stick with a recovery process,” writes @maiasz. Read:
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Communities don’t have to choose between saving lives and stopping crime. The data is proof.
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On Thursday, Sept. 14, Philadelphia City Council will vote on whether to ban overdose prevention centers. Contact these elected leaders to express your opinion. https://t.co/UXM3UswIJr
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Online event 6 pm Tue. 6/20 screening of documentary “Love in the Time of Fentanyl” followed by @SafehousePhilly board member Rev. Erica Poellot @faithinharmred leading conversation including @_OnPointNYC . To reserve your virtual spot, please register at: https://t.co/nTRK0qlHQT
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Join us for a screening of 'Love in the Time of Fentanyl' and a community conversation on harm reduction and overdose prevention centers.
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Thank you to Margaret Lowenstein and Shoshana Aronowitz for their thoughtful opinion piece.
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We can understand why the prospect of an overdose prevention site, also known as a supervised or safe injection site, gives some elected officials pause. But hear us out.
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In this week's Urban Trends we chat with Roberto Pérez Gayo of @CorrelationNet and @INDCRs about drug-consumption rooms (DCRs) in European cities. These are spaces where pre-obtained drugs can be used — safely and judgment-free — under the supervision of trained staff.
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Today we announced we will be opening the country's first state-regulated overdose prevention center in 2024. This is the result of many years of hard work by so many on our staff and in the state. We're ready to make history and save more lives. 💜Read: https://t.co/Y0HXaCneK0
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Congratulations to our friend @samrivera1111 @onpointnyc for this well-deserved recognition! https://t.co/Ihzgm04zd5
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Find out why Sam Rivera is on this year’s list
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An update: Late last month, we agreed to meet with a federal magistrate to expedite resolution and begin saving lives. The Jan. 9 deadline for DOJ to respond is on hold as we pursue this facilitated mediation. More details soon.
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Thank you for your thoughtful and articulate piece.
https://t.co/IEo9Dzw5si Thanks to @PhillyInquirer for publishing my opinion piece on OPS/SCS. These are critical, evidence-based, life-saving places that need to be expanded and destigmatized.
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Safehouse wishes everyone a healthy and happy new year.
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Our governor-elect has recently reiterated his opposition to these sites. As a doctor who specializes in addiction, I can say this is a huge missed opportunity.
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On Monday, in lawsuit filed vs Safehouse 4 yrs ago, U.S. Justice Dept. requested 60 more days “for discussions about a possible amicable resolution to continue.” Safehouse on Tuesday requested response in 14 days. Today judge ordered DOJ to respond by Jan. 9. We are optimistic.
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Today in litigation that began w/lawsuit filed vs Safehouse in 2019, U.S. Justice Dept filed a motion requesting 2 more months “for discussions about a possible amicable resolution to continue.” We’ll file a motion in opposition tomorrow. How long must we wait to save lives?
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3/3 this goal. Today DOJ & Safehouse had a status conference w/ U.S. District Judge Gerald A. McHugh. In two weeks, we will know what the DOJ intends to do. Stay tuned.
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