Addressing housing insecurity through a comprehensive, trauma-informed framework in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia Doing Good Well is convening a collaborative of seven Kensington based organizations together with a New Kensington CDC as the backbone organization to address housing insecurity through a trauma informed lens […]
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Modeled on the successes of 911, 988 launched nationally in 2022 as a 24/7 helpline that offers free and confidential support for people experiencing mental health, substance use, or suicidal crises. The Scattergood Foundation recognized that, in order to reach those who need 988 most, public awareness of the hotline would need to be built […]
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PA GROUNDHOGS (PAG), a community based drug-checking program serving the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and bordering states, launched in 2023, shortly after Governor Josh Shapiro signed a law legalizing all drug checking technologies for the purpose of harm reduction, and providing for third-party access to these technologies. Leveraging our existing relationship with the non-profit Center for […]
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The Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Network (PAHRN) is a statewide advocacy and capacity-building organization committed to advancing harm reduction as a cornerstone of public health. PAHRN promotes evidence-based strategies that reduce drug-related harms and centers the health, dignity, and rights of people who use drugs. A core component of PAHRN’s work is public health education—offering training, […]
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Eating disorders pose a significant threat to adolescents in the U.S. with a mortality rate 12 times greater than that of any other psychiatric illness, and high comorbidity rates with anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. However, eating disorders are preventable illnesses, making early intervention a well-positioned but underutilized approach to transform health outcomes for […]
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