One-third of Americans are touched in some way by the opioid crisis, with opioid use disorder affecting friends, loved ones, coworkers, or others in their community.  And even if opioids have not yet hit close to home, Philadelphia has one of the highest overdose death rates among U.S. cities – with over 1,100 overdose deaths last year – so there’s a good chance residents could know someone at risk of overdose.

Philly Respond aims to increase naloxone carrying among Philadelphians and save lives. We believe that, by carrying and using naloxone, community members can halt the wave of overdose deaths in our city.

Why carry naloxone? With average 911 response times of seven minutes nationally, the difference between the quick receipt of naloxone from a bystander and waiting for first responders could mean the difference between life and death. And this can have a profound impact at the community level.