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Prevention Point Philadelphia

1991 establishments in PennsylvaniaDrug cultureHIV/AIDS activismHIV/AIDS prevention organizationsHarm reduction
Kensington, PhiladelphiaMedical and health organizations based in PennsylvaniaOrganizations based in Philadelphia

Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) was the first syringe exchange program in Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania. Prevention Point Pittsburgh is the only other syringe exchange program in the state. The two organizations are not affiliated.Prevention Point Philadelphia provides harm reduction counseling, syringe exchange, free medical care, support and education groups, and referrals to social services and drug treatment. The organization distributes syringes six days a week. Locations include the main office in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and five sites served by a mobile unit.

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Prevention Point Philadelphia
East Monmouth Street, Philadelphia

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