We understand that people who use drugs often face discrimination from health care providers. Our goal is to make sure you feel safe and respected. We believe people who use drugs are experts on their own health. We will listen to you and make sure you have the information you need to make the choices that are right for you.

To become one of our patients, you can:

• Visit the mobile clinic for a walk-up appointment:
  • South Philadelphia: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Broad Street and Snyder Avenue (See map.)
• Call 215.301.4675 to schedule an appointment

Who is eligible for our services?

Adults in need of opioid dependence treatment who are not currently receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) from an outpatient provider are eligible for our services.

You don’t need health insurance or an ID card to be a Drexel HOPE patient.

What can you expect as a Drexel HOPE patient?

The first visit may take an hour or more and includes:

• Completing registration paperwork
• Being offered testing for HIV and Hepatitis C
• Answering questions about your health history
• Talking with a health care provider
• Learning about options for medication to treat substance dependence
• Creating a personalized treatment plan to help you reach your goals

Patients attend weekly or biweekly appointments at the mobile van to receive medications and recovery support. Once patients are stable on MOUD, our treatment team will link them to one of our community partners for continuation of MOUD, support in recovery, and any additional medical and/or behavioral health care the individual needs.

Peer Recovery Specialists contact patients for weekly wellness and recovery checks and act as a first point of contact if patients have issues with or questions about their MOUD.

Our team continues to follow patients for six months to support staying engaged in care. We value feedback from our patients - at six months, individuals will complete an exit questionnaire to help us evaluate the effectiveness of our program.

 
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The information on these pages is provided for general information only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for consultation with a physician or health care professional. If you have specific questions or concerns about your health, you should consult your health care professional.

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