Team Spotlight
Pat Dooley: A Seasoned Warrior
Our Lead Substance Use Navigator Pat Dooley shares his story of recovery, perseverance, and service back to the Kensington community as co-founder of the Kensington Cares non-profit org that provides hot meals, supplies, and clothing to any and everyone. Listen to Pat’s full interview on WHYY: A Seasoned Warrior Helping Others in the Battle Against Addiction
Jasmine Barnes: An Advocate for the Underserved
Jasmine Barnes’ shares the full circle moment she experienced when connecting her personal, lived- experience to the advocacy she supports in her role on Penn’s Listening Lab episode, “The Turning Point”.
James Sherman: The Peer for the People
“Peers can also help break down the stigma associated with addiction by demonstrating that recovery is a real and achievable outcome. Not to say people who are not peers can’t break down stigma but it’s beneficial to have peers who have experienced stigma to help aid in advocacy.” James paves the way toward recovery for others who may have struggles in accessing care and barriers that he hopes to break down. Speaking candidly of his experiences during life on the street, James shares what can become of a person who is in long term recovery.
Brittany Salerno writes a thoughtful piece for Filter Magazine, “How to End Stigma in Hospitals for People Who Use Drugs?”
Our outreach specialist and substance use navigator, Desiree Harris, recently graduated from West Chester University with her Master of Public Health.
M Davis speaks during city council’s September hearing, supporting the desperate need of Safe Injection Sites in the city of Philadelphia
CAMP and CORE teams shared their stories with Perelman School of Medicine students as part of the doctoring curriculum.
