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Discover how together we are strengthening communities — aligning resources and systems for a healthier future.

Safe Medication Disposal Saves Lives

Leftover medications in the home, especially opioids, present a danger to a curious toddler or to a youth seeking to use or to harm themselves. By placing secure drug take-back bins near the entrances to our Philadelphia and King of Prussia hospitals, CHOP gives families a simple, anonymous way to keep their entire family safe by getting their old meds out of the house. Learn More

A Plus for the Community

Jordan Lewis, PhD, as Policy Director for the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, heads up the state’s take-back bin initiative. Did you know more than 1 million pounds of medications have been safely disposed of via the state's bins?

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CHOP’s Drug Take Back Program

Research: Increase in Fatal Opioid Poisonings

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2022

Medicine and More: The Family Connects Program

Sometimes, a family visiting the Emergency Department at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has social needs that go beyond their child's immediate medical problem. Families may struggle to have enough food or a safe place to live. CHOP created Family Connects to provide community resources to meet those social needs. Learn More

Dr. VonHoltz standing outside CHOP emergency department

Families' Most-Requested Areas of Need

Housing
Food resources
Baby/child items
Utility needs
Community mental health resources
Child/daycare
Transportation
Financial assistance
Clothing
Education resources
Applying for social services
Employment
Health/dental insurance
Teen resources
Disease-specific information
Primary care resources
Case management

From its inception in the summer of 2020, Family Connects has:

Reached out to more than 20,500 Families

Distributed 1,300 Free gun locks

Provided resources and
emotional support to 6,000 Families

Seen participation
from more than 300 Student Volunteers

* As of March 2024

Learn more about Family Connects