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.
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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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RT @LawRtsReligion: We remain concerned that @TheJusticeDept is taking a very narrow reading of the #ReligiousLiberty rights of entities li…
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RT @LawRtsReligion: @SafehousePhilly asserts their right to open the safe-injection site, invoking the Religious Freedom Restoration Act as…
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RT @LawRtsReligion: The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania heard oral arguments yesterday in a case focused on @T…
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RT @nytopinion: “When people begin to see themselves as worthy of care — and to trust that those who are recommending further help will ref…
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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.
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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:
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Thank you to Margaret Lowenstein and Shoshana Aronowitz for their thoughtful opinion piece.
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RT @WeberRenew: Today we announced we will be opening the country's first state-regulated overdose prevention center in 2024. This is the r…
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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.
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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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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