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{{toplink|url=http://www.ppponline.org/|name=ppponline.org}}'''Prevention Point Philadelphia''' {{gives}}<blockquote>Prevention Point Philadelphia was founded in 1991 as an underground syringe exchange organization, at a time when the AIDS epidemic was sweeping the nation. In 1992, then Mayor Edward G. Rendell, recognizing the need to control the spread of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis, legalized syringe exchange in Philadelphia. At the time, Philadelphia’s HIV rate for IDU’s was 42%.<br><br>Over the years, PPP has evolved into a multi-service public health organization serving the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations of Philadelphia.<br><br>Prevention Point Philadelphia takes a harm reduction approach to high risk behaviors. We provide safety measures for those who are at high risk for contracting HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other blood-borne diseases.
<br><br>The 2011 HIV/AIDS surveillance report released by the City of Philadelphia showed that of all the high risk groups susceptible to contracting HIV/AIDS, the injection drug use population was the only population to experience a drop in infection rates from 23% in 2004 to 10% in 2010. The City attributes the decline to Prevention Point Philadelphia’s Syringe Exchange Program.<br><br>Prevention Point Philadelphia’s services are:
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{{toplink|url=http://www.ppponline.org/|name=ppponline.org}}Prevention Point Philadelphia is a private nonprofit organization providing harm reduction services to Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
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*Syringe Exchange Program.
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*Stabilization, Treatment and Engagement (STEP) Program.
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Prevention Point Philadelphia began syringe exchange operations in North Philadelphia in 1991. At the time, PPP was an underground, grassroots outgrowth of the Philadelphia chapter of ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power). PPP was also supported by the Friends neighborhood Guild. At the time, the possession of syringes was illegal in the City of Philadelphia. In 1992, after lobbying efforts by the members of PPP, Mayor Ed Rendell issued an Executive Order (4-92), legalizing the possession of syringes in Philadelphia, overriding the laws of Pennsylvania, which are still in existence today. Since 1992, the breadth of services we provide or community has expanded to include: case management, medical care, overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution. In addition, we offer housing, meals, mail services for the homeless, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and legal services. All of these services are provided within a harm reduction philosophy.
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*Transhealth Information Project.
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*The John Paul Hammond Center for Harm Reduction.
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.ppponline.org/about-us About Us] page and its [http://www.ppponline.org/about-us/history-ppp History of PPP] page.
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*Prevention Services Programs.
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<br>Since 1991, Prevention Point Philadelphia has connected with thousands of individuals, exchanged millions of syringes, provided basic healthcare to almost 10,000 individuals, and helped thousands obtain the health benefits they need. We provided a welcoming environment for those who need a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental resting place during the day, many of whom have no housing.</blockquote>
 
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==In The News==
 
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*[http://whyy.org/articles/as-philly-clears-another-encampment-what-happened-to-homeless-in-previous-sweep/ As Philly clears another encampment, what happened to homeless in previous sweep?], WHYY, November 15, 2018.
 
*[http://billypenn.com/2018/02/07/better-than-bud-light-yards-offers-free-local-beer-during-eagle-parade Better than Bud Light: Yards offers free local beer during Eagles parade], Billy Penn, February 7, 2018.
 
*[http://billypenn.com/2018/02/07/better-than-bud-light-yards-offers-free-local-beer-during-eagle-parade Better than Bud Light: Yards offers free local beer during Eagles parade], Billy Penn, February 7, 2018.
  
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Prevention Point Philadelphia is a private nonprofit organization providing harm reduction services to Philadelphia and the surrounding area.

Prevention Point Philadelphia began syringe exchange operations in North Philadelphia in 1991. At the time, PPP was an underground, grassroots outgrowth of the Philadelphia chapter of ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power). PPP was also supported by the Friends neighborhood Guild. At the time, the possession of syringes was illegal in the City of Philadelphia. In 1992, after lobbying efforts by the members of PPP, Mayor Ed Rendell issued an Executive Order (4-92), legalizing the possession of syringes in Philadelphia, overriding the laws of Pennsylvania, which are still in existence today. Since 1992, the breadth of services we provide or community has expanded to include: case management, medical care, overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution. In addition, we offer housing, meals, mail services for the homeless, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and legal services. All of these services are provided within a harm reduction philosophy.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's About Us page and its History of PPP page.

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