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October 24, 2022 /in Uncategorized
DBHIDS is continuing its concerted efforts to increase the availability of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in all forms across all levels of care. Medication-assisted treatments (MAT) are empirically supported as effective interventions to treat opioid addiction and include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone XR (aka Vivitrol).
In addition to increasing the treatment capacity, DBHIDS is employing a more comprehensive response to opioid addiction by transforming the practice of detoxification to withdrawal management. Withdrawal management provides medical interventions in combination with appropriate psychosocial supports to ensure safer and more successful transitions from illicit substance use.
Why MAT?
Multiple studies have proven that MAT, in combination with psychosocial treatment is effective in:
Reducing mortality
Lessening illicit opioid use
Increasing retention in treatment
Lowering criminal justice consequences of substance use
Diminishing overall health care and societal costs
DBHIDS is linking individuals to a MAT treatment provider to align with evidence-based practice and improve outcomes related to the opioid epidemic. Numerous studies have shown that MAT is more effective than detoxification followed by "medication-free" treatment.
Treatment Availability Database
DBHIDS launched the Treatment Availability Database to inform providers and the community of available treatment capacity. The Treatment Availability Database includes bed based availability and a list of community MAT programs. Published availability is for informational purposes only, and is not inclusive of all providers, programs, or levels of care within the network. Although this information is updated regularly, it is NOT real-time information. If you or someone you know are in need of Substance Use Disorder treatment, please call 1-888-545-2600 and read our Accessing Treatment information sheet.
MAT Treatment Locations in Philadelphia
If you or someone you know needs help with opioid addiction, start by going to one of the MAT providers below for an assessment. MAT locations, including contact information and the services available per location, can be viewed below. If you would like additional information about any of the locations, click the following icon on the Google Map:
Effective Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder (MAT One-Pager)
Accessing Treatment + MAT Provider List
The National Council for Behavioral Health Medication Assisted Treatment information page
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Medication Assisted Treatment Campaign
The Mayor's Task Force to Combat the Opioid Epidemic in Philadelphia
DBHIDS Fact Sheet: Advancing the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Continuum
Providers Clinical Support System MAT Training Resource
Assessment Centers and Crisis Response Centers in Philadelphia
December 20, 2021 /in
Assessments Centers and Crisis Response Centers in Philadelphia
Below is a map listing locations with Behavioral Assessment Centers (BAC), listed in blue, and Crisis Response Centers (CRC), listed in green. Facilities with both BAC and CRC services are listed in yellow. The BACs serve as a point of entry for mental health and addiction recovery programs and determine which level and type of care best meets the needs of people with substance use histories and challenges based on the Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria (PCPC) assessment guidelines. In cases of emergency related to mental health or addiction-related crisis, CRCs operate 24/7 and can do emergency evaluations to help determine the most appropriate level of care and services to provide linkages to these programs. BACs provide urgent assessments for addiction services only and do not operate 24/7. In many cases, they will help link individuals using opioids to one of the community-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) providers as appropriate. To find available MAT facilities, please visit our Medication Assisted Treatment page.
Children's Crisis Services
For assistance with a behavioral health emergency involving a child under the age of 18, contact the Philadelphia Crisis Line (formerly known as Acute Services) at 215-685-6440. This team is available to provide telephonic support and guidance on involuntary commitments, and should be contacted to request a Children's Mobile Crisis Team (CMCT). For more information please view the CMCT FAQ document.
If a child is experiencing emotions or behaviors that may cause a life-threatening injury to self or others, he/she may should go to the Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center located at 3300 Henry Avenue, Falls Two Building, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19129; they can be reached at 215-878-2600.
Our main priority is to ensure that all children throughout the City of Philadelphia have access to behavioral health services and resources. For additional information please review the notice of the children's crisis resources.
For more information about behavioral health services, please contact Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Member Services at 888-545-2600.
If you would like to see only BACs or only CRC facilities, click the following icon on the Google Map:
This will allow you to select which type of facility you would like to view.
New Children's Response Centers and Additional Resources released Jan. 5, 2018.
Assessments Centers and Crisis Response Centers
For those seeking service, it is recommended that you have ID in order to expedite admission and assessment.
Bupe Works
February 27, 2019 /in
Buprenorphine medication helps people stop using
heroin and other opioid drugs.
Call 888-545-2600 for help.
Combating the Opioid Epidemic in Philadelphia
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ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN: BUPE WORKS
The Bupe Works campaign uses billboards, transit stations, social media, and other high-visibility tactics to drive Philadelphians contemplating treatment into a single form of Medication-Assisted Treatment that's highly effective and convenient to take every day. It showcases a diversity of faces, voices and stories of relatable Philadelphians who attribute their recovery to this particular medication, provides an immediate and local call to action for people who need help or know someone who does and features both a quick and memorable tagline and website.
BupeWorks Campaign Creative Files
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30-second spot (audio file)
Single County Authority
January 1, 1970 /in About Us
The Single County Authority, formerly the Office of Addiction Services, plans, funds, and monitors substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery support services in Philadelphia.
Through a network of treatment providers, the Philadelphia Single County Authority (SCA) guides recovery-oriented drug and alcohol treatment for people enrolled in Medicaid, as well as people who are uninsured and underinsured.
Philadelphia Prevention Partnership
Communities Committed to Empowerment and Leadership
The Philadelphia Prevention Partnership is a coalition of community partnerships sharing the common goal of preventing substance abuse. This multicultural partnership addresses critical addiction issues by providing education, information, and training programs to individuals, families, agencies, and local community and cultural groups.
In order to reach effectively key ethnic population groups, the Philadelphia Prevention Partnership has forged close working relationships with organizations representing Philadelphia's diverse communities. They include:
The Institute for African American Mobilization
The Institute for African American Mobilization (IAAM) works to build sensitivity around alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs used within the African-American communities of Philadelphia and trains professionals in cultural sensitivity.
lAAM's primary target audience is African Americans who work in prevention and treatment programs and as social workers. State-certified training is provided for addiction counselors and prevention specialists. (Non-African American counselors and specialists who work with African American constituents are also encouraged to attend). IAAM's secondary target is African American youth.
The Latino Partnership Initiative
Formed in 1995, the Latino Partnership Initiative (LPI) was established to strengthen Philadelphia's Latino communities, which suffer disproportionally from high rates in poverty, unemployment, high school dropout, and low household income. These social factors lend themselves to increased use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Today, LPI works across the diverse Latino communities of Philadelphia to develop a community-based prevention system that empowers communities and individuals to address alcohol and other drug problems.
OAS Recovery Support Services
OAS Core Services
Core Services are support services designed to assist participants in recovery while they are receiving formal drug and alcohol treatment. These services, in the form of workshops, were developed to address a broad array of needs and create additional opportunities for wellness and recovery. The coordination of treatment and Core Services helps participants maximize their rehabilitation recovery process. Core Services Facilitators provide support services onsite at the various network provider locations.
All Addiction Service funded outpatient, intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization treatment facilities can access Core Services for individuals participating in their treatment programs. Core Services are also available to inpatient residential, criminal justice programs and OAS funded Recovery Houses.
The following services were identified as supportive services that would most benefit participants in drug and alcohol treatment:
– Domestic Violence Counseling – Victim/Perpetrator
– Life Skills
– Literacy/Education (ABE & GED Prep)
– Parenting Skills Training
– Anger Management
– Nutrition
– Wellness/Fitness
– Therapeutic Recreation
– Recovery Management
– Grief Recovery
– Job Readiness/Life & Career Empowerment
– Housing, Credit Repair and Financial Services
– Yoga/Meditation
– Leadership Enhancement & Motivation
– Mentoring
Forensic Intensive Recovery/ Justice Addiction Treatment Initiatives
Over the past 22 years the Office of Addiction Services (OAS) has worked in partnership with criminal justice agencies including: the First Judicial District, Court of Common Pleas, Municipal Court, Adult Probation and Parole, Pretrial Services, the District Attorney's Office, Defender's Association, Philadelphia Prison System and seventy addiction treatment providers to develop a network of justice/behavioral health projects. These projects work to divert non-violent substance abusers from jail as well as promote community reentry activities to link inmates to services when they return to the community. Justice and Addiction Treatment Initiatives include:
Forensic Intensive Recovery (FIR)
The Forensic Intensive Recovery (FIR) was implemented as a response to a 1991 Federal Consent Decree that required the City of Philadelphia to provide community treatment slots for male and female inmates in lieu of incarceration. Substance abuse treatment and recovery support services are provided to inmates outside of the institutions through early parole and re-parole. All FIR participants must be referred through the Defender Association of Philadelphia.
Drug and Alcohol Restrictive Intermediate Punishment Program (IPP)
In 1997, the Intermediate Punishment Program (IPP) was designed to reduce the state and county prison populations by providing substance abuse treatment as an alternative to incarceration. Individuals sentenced to intermediate punishment receive a full range of services, which include clinical assessment, substance abuse treatment, vocational training, case management, and intensive probation supervision. Participants must be non-violent offenders listed at Levels 3 or 4 in accordance with the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing Guidelines.
Philadelphia Treatment Court
In 1997, Philadelphia established the first Treatment Court in the Commonwealth. Treatment Court offers first time drug felony offenders an opportunity to be evaluated for substance abuse treatment and, if treatment is needed, to plead nolo contendere to their crime, enter a treatment program under close judicial supervision, which requires frequent court appearances to avoid incarceration. Failure to complete treatment and other requirements may result in incarceration whereas completion qualifies the participant to have his/her criminal record expunged after remaining arrest-free for one year.
Driving Under the Influence Services (DUI Services)
In 2004, more restrictive legislation became effective that requires all DUI offenders to receive a clinical assessment to determine necessity of treatment and a court reporting network (CRN) evaluation. The Office of the DUI Coordinator processes only conviction status cases of residents arrested in Philadelphia with DUI offenses to meet their legal obligations and clinical needs. After the pre-sentence hearing, all state-required services (the assessment, CRN evaluation, and Alcohol Highway Safety School classes) are assigned to an approved DUI Service Provider according to geographic location and/or language considerations.
Driving Under the Influence Treatment Court (DUI-TC)
In 2007, DUI Treatment Court was established to work with repeat offenders who are in need of drug and/or alcohol treatment. DUI-TC is a highly structured program that combines periods of incarceration, clinical treatment, probation and judicial supervision to reduce future DUI episodes. Once an offender has met all criteria, the Clerk of Courts issues a court order compliance form to PennDOT to process a request for restoration of driving privileges.
Accelerated Misdemeanor Program (AMP)
Accelerated Misdemeanor Program (AMP) offers defendants charged with non-violent misdemeanors the opportunity to have their case heard in a police district courtroom, rather than in the Municipal court system. Individuals can agree to perform community service and pay a fine, without entering a guilty plea, in exchange for the case not going to trial. The arrest may then be expunged based on timely compliance of AMP requirements. Ancillary services include clinical assessment, case monitoring, resource coordination, and behavioral health education.
Domestic Violence Intervention Court
Domestic Violence Intervention Court (DVC) is available only to first or second time offenders in which the victim does not wish to press charges against the perpetrator. The goal is for the early intervention and placement of offenders into clinically appropriate treatment to prevent further. In an attempt to intervene and assist both victim and perpetrator, and Evaluator assesses the need for and arranges for participant placement, treatment authorization, case management, domestic violence intervention (anger management) and family therapy. Once the defendant (participant) has satisfied this treatment requirement and there have not been any further incidents or problems with the complainant/victim, the court will withdraw all prosecution and the case is discharged. The case can be expunged from the record in a process initiated by the defendant thirty (30) days after the prosecution withdraws the case.
DAWN Court
In 2010, Dawn Court was initiated to provide assistance to women who have become trapped in a life of prostitution, suffer from sexual trauma, and struggle with addiction by offering counseling and substance abuse treatment as opposed to incarceration. The program requires that participants have one open case and at least three prior prostitution convictions. The open case is dismissed with prejudice upon entry into the program and if after a year the participant has not been rearrested, the case is expunged.
Family Court – Dependency
As a result of the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, Family Court was developed in 1998 to ensure that a safe, permanent, and stable home is secured for each abused and neglected child. The Court's goal is to minimize the amount of time children remain in temporary placement and families remain court-involved. The Court provides for the behavioral health care needs of the child and their family members by offering clinical assessment, treatment, and case management services that will help determine the outcome of the hearings.
Juvenile Treatment Court
In 2004, Juvenile Treatment Court (JTC) began as an intensive diversion program for city juveniles in need of substance abuse treatment managed by an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of the JTC Family Court judge. The team includes a dedicated Judge, Public Defender, District Attorney, School District Representative, Juvenile Probation Department, and Family Court Juvenile Services staff persons. Juveniles must be between 14 and 17 years of age, with non-violent new charges, have no more than two prior adjudications (none for a violent charge), and demonstrate a need for substance abuse treatment. An Evaluator performs a clinical assessment for these juveniles and refers them to treatment. The work of the JTC is aimed at motivating and supporting participants to complete treatment and graduate from the program.
Youth Violence Reduction Partnership
Since November 1999, the Youth Violence Reduction Partnership (YVRP) has identified youth in the 12th, 19th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, and 39th Police Districts most at risk of either committing or becoming a victim of violent crime and has referred them and their families for clinical evaluation and behavioral health services. Through the joint efforts of Police, probation officers, and street outreach workers, the youth are linked to community supports while there is an expedited judicial process for those who violate the terms of their probation. Youth and families with a history of substance abuse are referred to an Evaluator to determine the level of care and the specific treatment program. All Youth Partners referred to substance abuse treatment are also provided with case management services.
We aim to provide services and supports that are individualized, built with and around each person and family.
Addiction Services Access Information
The following are the services available through DBHIDS. Each service area includes a short description, eligibility information, how to attain a referral, and applicable contact information.
If you are unsure what service you require and do not have medical insurance, please contact the Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI) at 215-546-1200, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
If you want treatment for a substance abuse challenge and do have medical assistance or Medicaid, please contact Community Behavioral Health (CBH) at 888-545-2600.
If you would like to access a list of NET Access Points, or feel you are experience an emergency and would like to find a Crisis Response Center, visit our webpage listing these centers located within Philadelphia.
The process of gathering comprehensive information to ascertain the degree and severity of and individual's alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, social, physical, and psychological effects of that use, strengths and needs of the individual, and level of care (LOC) determination.
Individuals wish alcohol and other drug challenges that are residents of Philadelphia County are eligible for addition services.
Individuals are referred to a NET Access Point after contacting BHSI, CBH, or private insurance carrier.
Medically Monitored Inpatient Detoxification
Treatment conducted in a residential facility that provides a 24-hour professionally directed evaluation and detoxification of addicted clients.
Eligibility for this level of care (LOC) determined by Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria (PCPC) 3rd Edition (2014).
Referrals come from case manager/social worker or self referral. Please contact BHSI or CBH at the numbers above.
Medically Managed Inpatient Detoxification
Provides 24-hour medically directed evaluation and detoxification of psychoactive substance use disordered clients in an acute care setting
Eligibility for this LOC determined by PCPC 3rd Edition (2014).
Medically Monitored Short Term Residential
Type of service that includes 24-hour professionally directed evaluation, care, and treatment for addicted clients in acute distress.
Medically Monitored Long Term Residential
Type of service that includes 24-hour professionally directed evaluation, care, and treatment for addicted individuals in chronic distress, whose SUD symptomatology is demonstrated by severe impairment of social, occupational, or school functioning.
Consists of psychiatric, psychological, and other types of therapies on a regularly scheduled basis in which the individual resides outside the facility. This service is designed for those individuals who do not require 24-hour residential care, but would benefit from more intensive treatments. Services consist of regularly scheduled treatment sessions at least 3 days per week, with a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Outpatient treatment is an organized, non-residential treatment service providing psychotherapy in which the client resides outside the facility. These services are usually provided in regularly scheduled treatment sessions for, at most, 5 hours per week.
Is an organized, non-residential treatment service in which the client resides outside the facility. It provides structured psychotherapy and client stability through increased periods of staff intervention. Consist of regularly scheduled treatment sessions at least 3 days per week for at least 5 hours (but less than 10).
Medically Managed Inpatient Residential
Provides 24-hour medically directed evaluation, care, and treatment for addicted clients with coexisting biomedical, psychiatric, and/or behavioral conditions which require frequent care.
A type of service that includes 24-hour professionally directed evaluation, care, and treatment for addicted clients in chronic distress, whose addiction symptomatology is demonstrated by severe impairment of social, occupational, or school functioning.
Problem & Pathological Gambling Initiative
This initiative targets individuals that gamble continuously despite harmful negative consequences and have a desire to stop. Problem gambling is often defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler's behavior.
Any individual with a gambling problem in Pennsylvania is eligible to receive services under this program.
Self referrals and referrals from caregivers.
Contact Tamika Harvey at 215-599-4972, tharvey@pmhcc.org, or the Pennsylvania Gambling Addiction 24-hour hotline at 877-565-2112
Office of Addiction Services Recovery House Initiative
OAS Recovery House Initiative provides quality recovery care to individuals and families striving to maintain sobriety.
Initiative History and Description
In 1995, the Philadelphia Coordinating Office for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Programs (now known as the Office of Addiction Services) established a recovery house system for persons enrolled in state-licensed outpatient substance abuse programs or MAT services. The goal of the program is to improve treatment outcomes by placing people in a positive, stable living environment that is conducive to recovery.
There are presently 26 OAS funded recovery houses throughout the City of Philadelphia. The initiative has the capacity for 470 residents.
Participant must be: Philadelphia resident at or above the age of 18 years old who are enrolled or is about to be enrolled in an intensive outpatient, outpatient drug free, or outpatient methadone maintenance treatment program or other MAT services
Forensic Intensive Recovery (FIR) case management, Intensive Punishment Program (IPP) case management, Treatment Court, or a Licensed Therapist at an Inpatient facility or an Outpatient facility. To make a referral, call 215-372-7400.
Population Served
Spanish-speaking men and women
Low-demand men
3 meals a day
In-house NA/AA meetings
Group & Individual support
Support with obtaining housing
Transportation to treatment
*Minimal fees are required, if working
Recovery House Providers
Art House 1 and 2
SW NuStop
Gaudenzia
ODAAT I and II
Gibson Foundation
Overington House – Joy of Living
Richard Jones, Self Inc.
Stop and Surrender
Surge Recovery
BHSI Intensive Case Management Unit
Provide services to individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, and members enrolled in the Community Behavioral Health Choices program, all of whom have substance abuse disorders or may have a co-occurring disorder.
Persons with substance abuse disorders may be referred for Intensive Case Management (ICM) Services.
ICM referrals come from alcohol and other drugs treatment providers and/or Community Behavioral Health.
If you require a BHSI ICM referral, please contact 215-546-6435 and a BHSI staff member will assist you.
Child and Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Case Management
Provides service coordination, linking, monitoring, assessment and supportive services to individuals between 13-24 years of age.
Children or adolescents Involved with or affected by substance use or abuse.
Child serving systems like SAP and JJ services system identify and refer cases through TCM.
Youth M.O.V.E.
Youth M.O.V.E. is comprised of Philadelphia youth 14-21 years of age. M.O.V.E. stands for "Motivating Others through Voices of Experience". Youth M.O.V.E. Philly's mission is to pro-mote and support resilience, work to end mental health stigma, and serve as youth advocates, peer educators, mentors, and youth leaders in our community.
Youth 14-21 years of age who reside in Philadelphia County.
Referrals come from school counselors, community-based organizations, or self referral.
Contact Gabriel Bryant at 215-685-4726 or gabriel.bryant@phila.gov.
Madeline Moore Summer Camp Grant
Grant to allow children with a behavioral health diagnosis to attend summer camp. Each eligible child can receive a grant of up to $400 to attend a participating summer camp.
Child must be a Philadelphia resident with a mental health diagnosis between the ages of 6 to 17, currently receiving publicly funded mental health and/or behavioral health services (paid for by Community Behavioral Health or The Office of Mental Health) through the summer.
Parents, if you have a child with behavioral health challenges, please contact your child's behavioral health provider to submit an application.
For additional information visit the Madeline Moore Summer Camp Grant page, or email SummerCamp_DBHIDS@phila.gov.
Respite Services
Short term care that allows parents/guardians of children (ages 6 to 17) with a behavioral health diagnosis to take a break from the daily routine and stress of caregiving.
Eligibility/Referral
To determine eligibility, please review the Respite Services brochure.
Substance Abuse Assessments, Consultations, and Student Assistance Program
A mandated K-12 program as stated in the public school code.
All youth are eligible to participate in the Student Assistant Program (SAP).
A teacher or other school personnel referral initiates the SAP process, the child can also self-refer.
Contact Susan Yackel at 215-599-4972 or susan.yackel@phila.gov.
Community Coalition Wellness Initiative (CCWI)
Designed to empower an array of community stakeholders to work together in addressing challenges faced by their identified community. CCWI is comprised of two Community-based organizations (CBOs) and/or faith-based organizations (FBOs), at least one healthcare provider that directly delivers primary healthcare services, and one PA licensed Medicaid behavioral health provider experienced in trauma-informed care.
Eligible agencies are selected by DBHIDS after a thorough Request for Proposal (RFP) application and review process.
RFP applications are posted on www.dbhids.org every 2.5 years.
Contact Tonya Harris at 215-685-5423 or tonya.harris@phila.gov.
Telephone Recovery Initiative Project (TRIP)
Consists of telephonic support for those individuals seeking treatment, maintaining recovery while in treatment, and/or attempting to remain drug free in the community, at large.
Individuals with alcohol and other drug challenges that reside in Philadelphia County are eligible for TRIP services.
Contact BHSI TRIP Resource Aides at 215-546-1200
The Road to Recovery, a Journey of Hope
September 22, 2017 /in Latest News
By Monica Lewis-Wilborn
April 9, 1983.
This was the day Dickie Noles' life changed. A Major League Baseball player with a nasty 95 mph fastball, Noles was a beast on the mound. But an addiction to drugs and alcohol was spiraling his life out of control as fast as his pitches. Multiple arrests for disorderly conduct were the norm for Noles, leading to far too many nights in jail and away from the baseball field.
And on that day – April 9, 1983 – Noles decided enough was enough. He hasn't used drugs or had an alcoholic drink since then and life, Noles said, has never been better or more under control.
"The best part of being in recovery is knowing that I'm in control of my life, not the alcohol or drugs," Noles said, speaking with a group of men from the Journey of Hope Project just behind home plate at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies extended an invitation to Journey of Hope to meet Noles and stay for the team's Businessperson's Special against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 21 in recognition of Recovery Month.
The Journey of Hope Project is a collaboration between several innovative long-term residential treatment programs designed to serve individuals experiencing prolonged homelessness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health challenges. It is able to admit individuals directly from the street, shelters, and Safe Havens by reducing barriers to treatment admission. Upon completion of treatment, individuals are connected with permanent supportive housing opportunities, as well as ongoing outreach and follow-up to help support long-term sustained recovery in the community.
While Noles, now an employee assistance professional with the Phillies, never experienced homelessness like the men he met with, he knows all too well of the struggles one faces when substances control their life. Now that he himself is in recovery, he enjoys nothing more than sharing his story and helping others get access to the treatment and services designed to help them leave a life led by substances behind. He works closely with players and offers insight to help them steer clear of the dangers of substance misuse.
During the hour he spent with the Journey of Hope Project participants, Noles talked baseball, sharing stories of his interactions with legends like Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, and Rickey Henderson, and giving hitting and pitching tips. But he also encouraged the group to celebrate the victory of getting sober and working hard to stay that way. William Alba hasn't used any substances for 35 days, a small number compared to Noles' 35 years, but Noles encouraged Alba, saying they are in the every same place.
"Today is the only day that matters for you," Noles said before hugging Alba. "Just take it one day at a time."
Alba, 46, has misused substances for 31 years. Originally from Puerto Rico, he moved around to several cities when he moved to U.S. before stopping in Philadelphia in 2006. He had been in and out of homeless shelters and now believes that this time will stick.
"I'm learning how to take control of my actions and live a better life," Alba said. "I started as a child with marijuana then on to cocaine, alcohol and heroin. I lost control and I lost everything. Now, I want to do what's best to get my life back."
Following their time with Noles, the Journey of Hope Project participants were treated to great seats to watch the Phillies in action. It was the first game at Citizens Bank Park for them and an opportunity to have fun after some very challenging times.
If you or someone you know is ready to get on the road to recovery, DBHIDS is ready to help. Call our behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI) at 215-546-1200 or the Philadelphia recovery Community Center at 215-223-7700. For more information on recovery support, please visit dbhids.org.
Philly Offers Free Training on Use of Narcan
September 20, 2017 /in DBHIDS in the News, Narcan
By Alicia Vitarelli
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Officials call it nothing short of a lifesaver, and Wednesday city officials offered anyone who lives in Philadelphia free training on how to use Narcan.
Narcan is the brand name of the drug used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Overdoses are skyrocketing and officials want everyone to have the tools and skills to save a life.
The city's behavioral health department offered education about the epidemic, the drug and access to Narcan. They also gave a hands on demonstration on how to administer Narcan. The goal was simple: combating the crisis one person at a time.
"A lot of people are faced with this crisis in their own households," said Pamela McClenton of the Department of Behavioral Health. "This is a way for us to destigmatize the opioid substance use disorder and treatment."
Narcan can be purchased over-the-counter at drug stores in Philadelphia, you do not need a prescription.
Officials said it can reverse a fatal overdose almost immediately, and restore breathing within two to eight minutes.
Kennedy Health in Berlin, Camden County is tackling the opioid epidemic in New Jersey.
Medical experts spent the day discussing the crisis and the efforts to fight it.
U-S Congressman Donald Norcross was the opening speaker and Tony Luke, the cheesesteak franchise founder, shared his emotional story after his son recently died from a heroin overdose.
Fighting the War Against Opioid Addiction with Narcan
PHILADELPHIA, PA (WTXF) – As the country continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic, many view overdose reversal medication as an essential tool to fight back.
Some counselors, like Rick Tull of Philadelphia's Office of Behavioral Health, believe making these drugs more accessible deserves consideration.
"With all the people who passed, including the three people who passed in Philadelphia last night, I think it's appropriate to have a moment of silence," he says.
Wednesday was one in a series of events hosted by the city to get the message out that residents must be prepared to save a life when the moment calls for it. Participants heard Tull present the staggering statistics.
"Every day, 100 people will die from opioid overdoses nationwide, [with] at least three to four in Philadelphia alone," he said.
But it honestly wasn't the stats that made the biggest impact, it was the attendees..
Elvis Rosado works in addiction prevention and demonstrated Narcan because he knows firsthand its impact.
"The agency staff has reversed over 200 people. By myself, as of last week, I'm at 37 people," he told FOX 29's Bill Anderson.
Onzie Travis is a counselor who shocked attendees with his sincerity when he explained only one person he worked with died from drug use.
"Some people I've worked with have overdosed," he said. "Fortunately, only one of them passed away. The others were revived."
Health worker Allison Herens administered Narcan following a training session less than 24 hours after purchasing it.
"I purchased Narcan the day before, and when I got to Somerset Station a man on the platform overdosed and I reversed him," she said.
Whether making Narcan more accessible makes users more likely to continue abusing opioids, the training sessions made a simple point clear. While we debate the merits of these overdose reversal drugs, we should save lives while we do it.
Thousands Expected for 17th Annual Recovery Walk in Philadelphia
September 19, 2017 /in DBHIDS in the News
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — With the opioid epidemic expected to claim more than a thousand lives in Philadelphia, this year, nearly 30,000 people are expected to gather at Penn's Landing, on Saturday, to show there is hope for addicts in the 17th annual "Recovery Walk."
Raquel will be walking, though it seemed unlikely until 13-months-ago.
"Alcohol, heroin, methamphetamine, xanax, crack cocaine, they were my drugs of choice and it landed me in prison," she said.
Prison proved to be the bottom, the motivation to get sober and now that she is, she wants others to know.
"You don't have to stay in that darkness forever," she said. Recovery is possible and it does work."
It used to be hard to get recovered addicts to come out to such a public event, says organizer Bev Haberle.
"Our first walk had a hundred people in it," she said.
Haberle says the ever-growing turn-out is a sign of the decreasing stigma.
"It has really helped people feel pride in recovery, she explained.
That includes Raquel.
"I'm happy that I'm in a position to be part of the solution because I was part of the problem for a long time."
The walk begins at 9 a.m. and goes to Independence Historic Park with post-walk festivities at the Great Plaza till 1:30 in the afternoon.


Due to the overwhelming response for ticket requests, the 2012 Cabin Fever Concert Series has been declared a sellout for each scheduled concert. Sponsored by York County, this fourth annual event will feature local entertainers in an informal, friendly and close performance setting inside the Yorktown Freight Shed located at Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown. For more information call (757) 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org.
Boys and girls ages 9-13 are invited to register for the York County Junior 4-H Camp that is being held July 23-27, 2012. This 5-day and 4-night residential camp is conducted at the Jamestown 4-H Center in Williamsburg. Cost is $225.00.
Camp Registration and full payment or $75 deposit will be accepted BY MAIL ONLY beginning January 17. Registration must be mailed to the York County Extension Office, postmarked ON or AFTER January 17. No hand delivered, faxed or emailed registration forms will be accepted. Registration is open until all camp slots are filled. Once all slots have been filled, children will be put on a waiting list.
York County residents have priority until March 31.
For registration materials visit our website: www.yorkcounty.gov/vce or call 890-4940.
The New Quarter Trail is one of four trails in our area that is monitored by members of the Historic Rivers Chapter, Virginia Master Naturalists (www.historicrivers.org). In 2011, 23 members of the chapter devoted 553 hours to monitoring the trails and bluebird boxes located in the park. The nesting and fledgling information gathered became part of a citizen science research database maintained by the Virginia Bluebird Society (www.virginiabluebirds.org). Recently, young area resident Chris Puffenbarger made and attached raccoon guards to 19 bluebird boxes at New Quarter Park as part of his Eagle Scout project. These guards will protect bluebird eggs and chicks from hungry raccoons and house cats.
In the photo, scout Chris Puffenbarger is shown at right with the following: Sara Lewis, Master Naturalist and New Quarter Park interpreter; Lois Ullman, Master Naturalist; Molly Nealer, York County Recreation Supervisor; and Jan Lockwood, Master Naturalist. Mrs. Ullman and Mr. Puffenbarger each hold a bluebird house with the raccoon/cat guards attached.
For more information, call the York County Parks and Recreation Office at 890-3500 or visit www.yorkcounty.gov/parksandrec.


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Google Suite for Education (G Suite): Frequently Asked Questions - What and Why in MVLA
What is Google Suite for Education?
MVLA Google Suite for Education (G Suite) is a suite of tools designed to empower teachers and students as they learn and innovate together, hosted by Google and managed by MVLA. G Suite will provide the ability for MVLA students, faculty and staff to communicate, store files and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real time from school, work, or home.
For more information, see Google's G Suite for Education website.
Why did the school district do this?
"Digital Citizenship" and "21st Century Skills" are concepts, which help teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship and 21st Century Skills are more than just a teaching tool; using these tools can be a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology.
G Suite provides the ability for students and teachers to store files and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real time from school or home within an online environment. The use of these tools is optional, and intended to provide an approved and supportable alternative to "consumer" Google accounts.
What can my student/child do with G Suite?
G Suite gives students access to Google Drive, a school Gmail account, Calendar, Docs, website authoring tools, and more. This allows your student to safely sign up for accounts online and collaborate with teachers and other students. These accounts are used for school related projects and abide by the Technology Acceptable Use policy and the Code of Conduct.
Here are a few benefits to the Google System:
The students have a safe, controlled email address.
They can work on any paper, presentation, etc in class and access it on any Internet capable computer to continue working on it.
Students can collaborate in real time.
Auto Save feature provides some that changes will not be lost.
Students can upload existing Office documents and edit them in Google Drive.
Google Drive can also act as a 'dropbox' to store other types of files.
Will my child be required to access G Suite at home?
The instructional use of MVLA G Suite is optional, with decisions about G Suite in the classroom often made at the school level by teachers. Since G Suite is accessible from any device with access to the Internet, your child does have the opportunity to log in to his or her MVLA G Suite account from outside the school campus to access their information or work on their documents, and collaborate on shared documents with other students and/or their teacher.
Can I see what my child is doing on G Suite, will there be a Parent View account?
No, there is not a Parent View account. Parents are encouraged to explore G Suite with their children by logging in together.
Online security – How protected is my student from outside people?
MVLA takes security and privacy of student information very seriously. The MVLA G Suite domain is managed for access by staff and students in MVLA, so your student will be able to work and collaborate in a safe and secure online environment.
What about Privacy?
MVLA is responsible for protecting and safeguarding the confidentiality of student information. MVLA has a contract with Google to provide access to G Suite for its users in a separate domain environment for MVLA students and staff. Under our Terms of Service Agreement with Google, like MVLA, they are obligated to comply with FERPA regulations. Additional information about G Suite security & privacy may be found on Google's G Suite website.
What assurances has Google given MVLA that they will not collect data on my student?
MVLA has a signed agreement with Google based on the terms of this agreement.
MVLA G Suite for Education is compliant with the:
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Who has access to my child's account?
The G Suite Terms of Service agreement with MVLA contractually ensures that our institution (students, faculty, and staff) are the sole owners of their data. Google will only access content stored in G Suite when an administrator from MVLA grants Google explicit permission to do so. One example would be to investigate inappropriate use.
Does my child retain copyright of their creations?
The same copyright rules apply to content in G Suite that would apply to any other creation, provided the student is the sole owner.
What protection will MVLA provide so that my child is not accessing inappropriate content on the web?
There are no advertisements used with G Suite. G Suite is an online collaboration tool that is accessed using a web browser and requires a login and password. G Suite does not block websites however. Our school will work with students and parents to guide students towards being safe, proficient, and appropriate digital citizens.
What if another student deletes their work?
The owner is the only person who can delete a document. Once a document is deleted, no one can access it, including those with whom it was shared
How will G Suite reflect in their grade?
The use of G Suite will not in itself impact grades. Consult with your child's teacher/s about individual class requirements.
Why do students need an email? Isn't there another way to communicate?
G Suite is available in all MVLA schools. Providing students with an email address will allow for streamlined collaboration among their peers and teachers, and provides a consistent digital tool that can be accessed from home and at school. This will also allow email to become an instructional tool and allows students to participate in authentic online learning in a secure environment.

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It's a valuable networking tool, helping professionals connect for jobs and advice. But many LinkedIn members aren't taking full advantage of the networking features of the site. When used to its fullest, LinkedIn can be an even more powerful social media tool than Facebook and Twitter.
Setting up your LinkedIn profile is only the beginning. Here are a few mistakes you may be making on LinkedIn that could cost you important business connections. By knowing about these mistakes, you can make your profile more powerful and reach more of your industry peers on the site.
When LinkedIn members look at your profile, what do they see? Is your entire career outlined in your profile or just your current position? Do you have a current photo that would help your peers locate you at a networking event or conference? Your LinkedIn profile should give a full overview of your experience, including as much background as possible. A position you held early in your career could connect you with a colleague from those days who could benefit your business now.
LinkedIn offers Groups as a way for members to find other people within their industries or areas of interests. These groups are a great way to share ideas and troubleshoot issues, but at their core, they offer a way to network with other business owners. LinkedIn occasionally suggests groups you may like, but you can also browse the directory or search for a group using the search box at the top of each page.
Endorsements are an easy way to let your colleagues know you support them. You simply endorse other professionals for specific skills you know they have under the Skills & Endorsements section of each person's profile. Not only will that person be notified of your endorsement, your picture and name will appear next to that skill under the person's profile as having endorsed him. You can also write recommendations for colleagues who have worked with you in the past.
You can create a LinkedIn profile, but without connections you're missing out on the "networking" part of the site. Start by connecting with people who are in your professional circles and expand from there, adding past colleagues, others within your industry, and people you meet while networking in groups on the site. You'll see your connections' updates on your newsfeed and be alerted when they change jobs or celebrate a work anniversary. Be sure to congratulate them when you see these items to keep your name fresh on their minds.
As with other social media sites, one of the top mistakes professionals make is in only posting when they need something. If you're inactive most of the time, only using the site to ask a colleague for a favor or to market something, you'll likely be disappointed by the results. Make an effort to interact by posting links to useful articles and commenting on other people's posts on your newsfeed. Then when you do post about your exciting new product or upcoming event, you'll find that others are more willing to support you.
While it may be a social networking site, it's important to remember at all times that LinkedIn is a professional social networking site. Your profile picture should capture your spirit while still being professional, whether it's a shot of you at your favorite coffee shop or a standard business headshot. Every word on your profile should be grammatically correct and typo-free, even if it means asking a friend or colleague to proofread it. Most importantly, when you post status updates or comment in groups, every post should represent your brand in the best light possible. Resist the urge to engage in arguments with those who are inciting drama by always keeping in mind that others could be judging you by your comments.
LinkedIn is an important networking tool for every professional. The site has many tools designed to help you connect with those you've worked with in the past and suggesting those you can work with in the future. When used correctly, it can help you bring in new business and get the support you need as you grow your company.


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import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

import org.jboss.logging.Logger;
import org.switchyard.common.type.Classes;

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 * Abstract Java type filter.
 *
 * @author tom.fennelly@gmail.com
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The American Family Association – the Bible-belt blowhards from Mississippi – has successfully forced its narrow, bigoted view on the world's number one automaker. Essentially if you don't live your life exactly the way Don Wildmon (AFA President) wants you to, he will attack you, your family, your business and everything else that matters to you. He is hijacking American businesses and all other institutions that inch or leap toward fairness. He is a tyrant who will stop at nothing until America is a neo-puritanical land of God-fearing extremists who resemble nothing like what Jesus Christ envisioned.
Ford Motor Company was a model corporation for diversity. They were highly praised and recognized for their leadership and scored an impressive 100 percent on HRC's Workplace Equality Index.
They were heading in the right direction. Until one day – heading home from the stock market – they saw Donnie "brass knuckles" Wildmon on the playground. Ford tried to duck and run, but Wildmon had planted loud speakers around the playground so he could amplify his voice, making it seem like there were many more of him than there were. Ford, having been through this routine before, just wanted to make it home safe. But instead, Ford turned out its pockets for the bully without putting up a fight.
We may never know if or what kind of deal has been cut between the AFA and Ford. No one seems to be talking. It does appear that Ford made some concessions in order to avoid an even more dismal 4th quarter sales performance. The problem now, is that Ford has made everyone mad. AFA never did and never will like Ford, and the GLBT community is feeling betrayed and let down – many are calling for retaliation. Ford messed up big time. They didn't control the message, and they let themselves get distracted by an annoying horn, when they should have kept their eyes on the road.
When the smoke clears, leaders at Ford are supposed to have a meeting with GLBT leaders to see what exactly happened. First it appeared that all Ford did was pull back some, not all, of its advertising in gay magazines. Some reports suggest they may have promised to pull back sponsorship of GLBT events. Within a 48-hour period the GLBT community went from fear and disappointment to feelings of betrayal and anger. There have even been calls for a boycott against Ford by the gay community.
Gee… now everyone is a winner in this deal!
AFA screwed up the deal originally, by calling for a boycott and launching a web site, not realizing it would hurt the dealers the worst. So they suspended the boycott and lobbied Ford dealerships in the South to pressure Ford to cave on this issue. By targeting a company that was already hurting, they kicked Ford while they were down. Now the powerful and influential company needs to bark and bite back because its own survival is at stake. They should stand strong with General Motors and DaimlerChrysler and dare the AFA to boycott all American made vehicles. By calling their bluff, they can make AFA look the un-American obstructionist cry-babies they are.
I must reveal a personal connection to the story. Triangle Foundation, where I work, is a grateful recipient of Volvo and Ford support. They help us do the critical work we do in Michigan. If Ford signaled a retreat on sponsorship it could mean a less solvent Motor City Pride Festival. Does the AFA want Ford to take back the $250,000 it gave Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center? What next?
The real anger here should be directed at the AFA. Ford did not do this in a vacuum. The GLBT community also needs to proceed with caution. The road ahead can get slippery if we start slinging threats and nasty names at Ford.
Boycotts never work and Ford should have known that. They claim they didn't cut a deal with AFA, so let's be patient. Last year Microsoft went through a similar flip-flop and we ended up winning. With the success AFA had in steering Ford's marketing decisions – they should open an office on Madison Avenue.
I wonder if Mr. Wildmon has driven a Ford lately.


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    文件名:IJsonResultCallback.cs
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Yes, it's Harold Lloyd in his iconic climb up the side of the 12-story Bolton Building, accompanied live by Ben Model, a silent film historian and accompanist for the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 1997 he founded "The Silent Clowns Film Series" with film historian Bruce Lawton. Ben composes all his own scores, and performs in a style that is both evocative of the silent era and also aware of a contemporary (and younger) audience's awareness of music and film scoring. Ben composes and improvises all his own scores, and performs in a style that is both evocative of the silent era and also aware of a contemporary (and younger) audience's awareness of music and film scoring. After each movie – come upstairs to our candle-lit cafe and enjoy complementary coffee, wine, and sweets before you go home for the evening.
« Who Put the B in Ballyhoo?


When it comes to signs, we have vast experience of helping our customers help their customers. It's our bread and butter, and we take immense pride in playing an active part in every element of process.
Over the years, we've found customers are much happier when they are kept informed, and consulted on important decisions.
The difference between good and bad signage is immediately noticeable. What does this do to a potential customer? It normally results in them walking in the other direction, or having severe doubts before even engaging in conversation with one of your company representatives.
What's behind the door? It could be anything. You can tell the person about to enter whatever you like by using an engraved sign, illuminated sign, a slider on the sign, wood, plastic, metal, in a huge array of colours… so many options.
It's not just the aesthetics you need to get correct… Know your possessives from your plurals and don't fall in to the classic trap. For example, it's 'men's' and 'women's' on conveniences. 'Men' and 'women' is plural for man and woman. Apostrophe 's' indicates possession.
Ask the team to check everything is shipshape and Bristol fashion before asking Nigel to cut any letters.
A hanging sign adds a touch of class to a business frontage or façade, allowing visibility from both sides, as opposed to just one on a wall or door. Perfect for roadside establishments such as a pub, hotel, B & B, or shop, wrought iron wall brackets are an ideal finishing touch.
We can investigate the potential materials for you and recommend what works best in a particular environment.
Our all our signs are of the highest quality and durability.
At the Design Your Sign, we manufacture a huge variety of wall-mounted sign, and have worked with companies of all shapes and sizes, from individuals and small start-ups, to established family businesses and large multi-nationals.
We make signs from a huge range of materials including glass, aluminium, wood, steel, acrylic, brass, hardwood, aluminium composite and foamex, and fit the finished article either flush to the wall, or by incorporating what is known as 'stand-off' barrel fixings. This allows the sign to sit slightly off the wall, for a more stylish look.
Whatever look you are after, contact our team for a chat and to find out more about our service.


I'm starting my Small Business but I looking for some loan to help me to increase my business.
I'm new in this matter and I need some government or bank help.
How can apply for this help?
My account is on BOA. Can this institution help me with it?
Welcome to the Community. You say that you "are starting" your accounting business.
My first question is Do you have a Business Plan (in writing)??
How will the loan help you increase your business??.
So Yolanda, how can I read your business plan??
Welcome to the community, Yolanda.
You will need to check with BoA to see if they can assist you with a business loan. We are not able to provide that sort of specific information here.
What types of marketing are you currently doing?


"Where everyone has an equal chance to be healthier, happier, safer and prosperous through growth that creates opportunities for all".
To address the challenges and opportunities facing us as a Council, five new priorities – or major steps that we need to take – have been identified.
The Council's five priorities will be delivered through eleven key programmes which each in turn consist of a number of projects and activities (see pages 27 – 28 in the Council Plan ).
Although each of these Programmes is aligned to a particular Priority, the reality is that each one cuts across and contributes to a number of Priorities. Our strategic business planning approach and leadership structures are designed to ensure that all of our Priorities, Key Programmes and activities are developed and delivered in a cross-Council and, where necessary, cross-partner way.


Reports had emerged that the Government would present a full budget instead of an interim one on February 1.
Terming as "serious" reports that the Centre was planning to present a regular budget, as against an interim one, Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari demanded that it should follow constitutional propriety and only present a vote-on-account on February 1, 2019, ahead of general elections.
BJP sources had indicated that the Modi government is likely to present a full-fledged budget with a slew of announcements on welfare measures relating to farmers, youth and women.
"A budget is budget. The government is likely to present a full-fledged budget. There is no such rule that the government before elections should not present a budget for the entire year. The new government may make changes after the polls if it so wishes," a BJP source said.
Tewari said if those reports were correct, it would be "a flagrant violation" of all parliamentary conventions, procedures and traditions that have been followed since the Constitution came into effect.
"The NDA-BJP government does not have the electoral mandate and it does not have the electoral legitimacy to present six full budgets in five years," Tewari told mediapersons.
Tewari's party colleague Anand Sharma said the Government's intent in doing so was questionable and termed it a "desperate attempt" to make "grandiose announcement and hoodwink people" in contravention of the Constitution.
"The BJP government's move to present a regular budget few months before the elections goes against all norms, rules and established Parliamentary practices. The term of the government is five years, which ends in May 2019. The government presented five full budgets and can only present a vote on account," he said.
Sharma, a former union minister, said for a budget for 12 months, the Government must have the same tenure. A tenure of three months and a budget for one year is "bizarre and unprecedented", he said, noting that the budget is followed by the Finance Bill that must be adopted in 75 days.


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Girl est une chanson R'n'B interprétée par le groupe féminin de R'n'B Destiny's Child. Elle est écrite par Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Rodney Jerkins, Ric Rude, Angela Beyince, Sean Garrett, et Patrick Douthit pour le quatrième album studio des Destiny's Child Destiny Fulfilled de 2004. Produite par Beyoncé et 9th Wonder, la chanson contient des éléments et échantillons de la chanson Ocean of Thoughts and Dreams écrite par Don Davis et Eddie Robinson, et interprétée par The Dramatics. Sortie comme le troisième single de l'album, le single prend la  dans le Billboard Hot 100 américain, ce qui en fait le single le moins bien classé des Destiny's Child depuis Bug a Boo en 1999.

Clip vidéo
La vidéo est divisée en deux : Destiny's Child dans l'appartement de Beyoncé et le même trio dans une émission de télévision fictive. La vidéo commence avec Beyoncé, Michelle, et Kelly entrent dans l'appartement de Beyoncé et de s'installent avec des snacks et du vin puis elles regardent une émission fictive stylée d'après Sex and the City. Après les crédits de la vidéo, Beyoncé et Michelle rencontre Kelly pour déjeuner. Tout au long de la vidéo, les femmes dans la maison répondent aux évènements du programme à travers des gestes et des actions, tandis que, dans la télévision, le dialogue de la chanson correspond à la conversation des femmes dans le restaurent.

Beyoncé confronte Kelly à propos de son air triste et de ses problèmes supposées avec son petit ami, mais Kelly fait une feinte et insiste sur le fait que tout va bien. Ni Michelle ni Beyoncé sont convaincus. Les spectateurs peuvent voir que, à une occasion, son petit ami prend des heures pour rentrer à la maison sans explication et, quand il arrive enfin, Kelly, blessée, jette sa nourriture loin avant de monter les marches pour pleurer. Kelly avoue certains problèmes, tout en faisant des excuses à son petit ami, à cause de son emploi du temps chargé et de ses propres sautes d'humeur. Beyoncé, toutefois, roule des yeux pour ses excuses, et assure Kelly qu'elle et Michelle l'aiment et qu'elle ne doit pas souffrir seule. À la suite de cela, Kelly commence à pleurer et à rire en même temps. Michelle passe pour lui raconter la journée dans laquelle elle s'est heurtée avec le petit ami de Kelly et quand elle le vit dans une bijouterie avec une autre femme.

Plus tard, Kelly peut être vue en regardant froidement et en colère son petit ami quand il vient à la maison. Il arrive en s'excusant, mais Kelly requinque, et balance une paire de menottes floues.  Il sourit et commence à la suivre à l'étage. Dans la scène qui suit immédiatement, il est nu, portant seulement une paire de gants de boxe (dans certaines versions, son derrière est flou) et il est menotté sur le balcon. Avec ses valises et la clé de menottes à la main, elle le laisse et elle rit. Les filles sont finalement vues en train de marcher dans la rue de la ville, se tenant par la main, comme sur une image d'eux qui passe avec un bus de la ville.

Le clip vidéo est présent sur le DVD bonus du Destiny Fulfilled Tour ainsi que sur l'édition japonaise du DVD Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta.

Ventes
La chanson est choisie pour être un single avant Cater 2 U dans un vote sur le site officiel des Destiny's Child. Toutefois, la chanson ne fonctionne pas par rapport aux anciens singles et prend la  du classement des singles américains Billboard Hot 100 et la  du classement Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Le single souffre des faibles téléchargements qu'il l'empêche d'entrer dans le top 20. Après la contre-performance de Girl, Destiny's Child sort Cater 2 U comme quatrième single de l'album.

Bien que Girl prenne une position décevante aux États-Unis, le single a une forte diffusion radio et vidéo au Royaume-Uni. Il devient un single dans le top 10 pour le groupe, en entrant à la sixième position. Girl est le dernier single du groupe dans les marchés musicaux européens car les singles suivants, Cater 2 U et Stand Up for Love sont annulées à cause de leurs contres-performances dans les classements américains. En Australie, Girl entre dans le top 5 des classements urbains et des singles officiels.

Liste des pistes

 Single Australie
 Girl (Version Radio)
 Girl (JS Club Mix)
 Girl (Junior Vasquez Club Dub)
 Girl (The Freshman Remix)
 Got's My Own

 Single Europe COL 675808 2
 Girl (Version Radio)
 Girl (Junior Vasquez Club Dub)
 Girl (JS Club Mix)
 Girl (The Freshman Remix)
 Got's My Own

 Single Remixes
 Girl (Version Single)
 Girl (Maurice Joshua "U Go Girl" Remix)
 Girl (Single Version Instrumentale)
 Girl (Junior Vasquez Club Dub)
 Girl (JS Club Mix)

 CD Royaume-Uni Partie 1
 Girl (Version radio)
 Girl (Kardinal Beats Remix)

 CD Royaume-Uni Partie 2
 Girl (Version radio)
 Girl (JS Club Mix - Maurice Joshua Remix)
 Got's My Own

Classements

Crédits et personnel
 Voix principales: Beyoncé Knowles (1 couplet), Kelly Rowland (1 couplet) et Michelle Williams (1 pont)
 Production vocale: Beyoncé Knowles et Kelly Rowland
 Enregistré par: Jim Caruna aux Sony Music Studios, New York
 Mixage audio: Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado
 Masterisé par: Tom Coyne

Versions officielles

 Girl (Version radio)
 Girl (Instrumentale)
 Girl (Junior Vasquez Club Dub Mix)
 Girl (Maurice's Junior Club Mix)
 Girl (Maurice's Classic U GO GIRL Vocal Mix)
 Girl (Maurice's Classic U GO GIRL Extended Mix)
 Girl (Maurice's Classic U GO GIRL Remix Radio Edit Part 1)

 Girl (Maurice's Classic U GO GIRL Remix Radio Edit Part 2)
 Girl (Maurice's Js Club Mix)
 Girl (The Freshman Remix)
 Girl (The Freshman Remix - Extended Version)
 Girl (Kardinal Beats Remix)

Références

Chanson de 2004
Single musical sorti en 2005
Chanson écrite par Beyoncé
Chanson écrite par Sean Garrett
Chanson interprétée par Destiny's Child

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Tag Archives: newcomer
Yuge? Bernie Sanders outraised by newcomer Pete Buttigieg. But Donald Trump crushes both of them.
July 3, 2019 Sexual Health
Pete Buttigieg edged out Sen. Bernie Sanders in the money race, underscoring the potential for new voices in the crowded 2020 Democratic field.
Democrats split over resolution condemning anti-Semitism aimed at newcomer Ilhan Omar
A furious row over anti-Semitism erupted in the Democratic Party on Wednesday as its leadership attempted to pass a resolution seen as condemning language used by one of its own members. Senior Democrats wanted a statement to be adopted by the House of Representatives condemning "the dangerous consequences of perpetuating anti-Semitic stereotypes". The resolution was viewed as a direct rebuke of Ilhan Omar, a newly elected Democrat congresswoman who had compared support for Israel to "allegiance to a foreign country". However there was a heated backlash from fellow Democrats who said Ms Omar, who is on the Left of the party, was being unfairly singled out by the leadership. The dispute has echoes of the dispute over anti-Semitism raging in the Labour Party in Britain, which has seen MPs split on the severity of the problem and how to tackle it under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership. Ms Omar, who has already been once rebuked by Democratic leadership over her comments on Israel in the two months she has been in office, triggered this new row with a tweet: "I should not be expected to have allegiance/pledge support to a foreign country in order to serve my country in Congress or serve on committee". The comments sparked suggestions Ms Omar was exploiting anti-Semitic tropes, but Ms Omar has not backed down. In the last few days the Minnesota congresswoman's allies have spoken out in her support, highlighting that she has also been the target of threats and bigotry. None of this is "whataboutism." Racism and bigotry of all forms is inextricably linked. When you don't address them as a system and attempt to pick them apart as though they are distinct and separable issues, eventually the thing that gets advanced is white supremacy + classism.— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 6, 2019 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was elected to Congress in November along with Ms Omar, suggested that her colleague was being treated unfairly. "No one seeks this level of reprimand when members make statements about Latinx + other communities," the representative for New York Democrat said in a tweet. During a party meeting Wednesday a number of Democrats, including members of the Congressional Black Caucus, reportedly challenged the decision to pass a resolution. The members argued that the move will single out Ms Omar for a rebuke over her comments, while comments from Republicans go unchallenged by the chamber. "We need to have equity in our outrage… [including] the occupant of this White House who is seeding every form of hate, emboldening it with racist rhetoric and policies," congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, an ally of Ms Omar, told the Washington Post after the meeting. "That is who we all need to be focused on, and this is a distraction." House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said there may not be a vote this week on any resolution. "We're discussing what is the best way to address it," he said. It is shameful that House Democrats won't take a stronger stand against Anti-Semitism in their conference. Anti-Semitism has fueled atrocities throughout history and it's inconceivable they will not act to condemn it!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 6, 2019 Republicans have seized on the controversy, hoping to exploit divisions within the Democratic party and calling for Ms Omar to be removed from the Foreign Relations Committee. In a tweet of his own, Donald Trump, the US president, called Ms Omar's remarks "a dark day for Israel". Ms Omar, a Somali-American, said that she is raising legitimate questions about influence in Washington and she worries that anything she says about Israel and its treatment of Palestinians can be construed as anti-Semitic. "Being opposed to (Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and the occupation is not the same as being anti-Semitic," she tweeted on Sunday. "I am grateful to the many Jewish allies who have spoken out and said the same." It is at least the third time Ms Omar has forced older pro-Israel Democrats in senior positions into awkward territory over US-Israeli policy. The controversy has presented a challenge for the Democratic leadership, torn between a need to admonish Ms Omar and appear in control of the newly elected progressive wing that is less willing to toe the party line. Democrats in Congress remain largely supportive of Israel, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who often attends the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington, coming up later this month. An outpouring of support for Ms Omar prompted the party's leaders to consider broadening the measure, to include a history of bigotry against Muslims and black people as well as Jews, to avoid dissent.
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Cheltenham Festival is the highlight of the jump season, and has become something of a pilgrimage for racegoers and celebrities alike. This four day extravaganza always has top class racing from the very best of British and Irish trained horses. But this year's racing looks set to be particularly exciting, with most of the big races wide open.
The 'Festival' can trace its roots back to 1860, when it was called the National Hunt race and held at Market Harbour. Over subsequent years the race became more popular and a larger venue was required. In 1904, Prestbury Park in Cheltenham was chosen to host the race, where it remained for two years after which racing transferred to Warwick. In 1910, following extensive ground improvements, racing returned to Cheltenham where it has remained ever since.
If you're heading to Cheltenham for the first time, you may be intimidated by the sheer size and complexity of the event, so we've created this guide to help you get the most out of your visit.
Cheltenham is located in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside and during the festival time the roads can get pretty clogged up. Fortunately, Cheltenham is well connected by rail, bus and air services.
From Scotland, the north-west, or if you're landing in Holyhead from Dublin, take the M6 to junction 4 then head westbound on the M42 which merges with the M5. Exit the M5 at junction 10 heading towards Cheltenham.
If you're travelling from the south-west, take the M5 northbound and exit at junction 10 heading towards Cheltenham.
From the south-east, take the M4 exiting at junction 15, then head northbound on the A419 which merges with the A417 at Cirencester. Exit the A417 at the Highwayman Inn and head northbound on the A435 until you reach Cheltenham.
From the north-east head southbound on the M1 until you reach junction 23A. Then join the A42 which merges with the M42 and then the M5. Exit the M5 at junction 10 heading towards Cheltenham.
If you must travel by car, make sure you allow plenty of time to get there. The roads around the racecourse get pretty jam-packed during race days.
Cheltenham Spa is served directly by trains from Birmingham and Bristol. Passengers travelling from London will need to change at Bristol Parkway Station. Trains leave every half hour from London Paddington to Bristol Parkway and the entire journey takes a little over two hours to reach Cheltenham.
If travelling from the north-west, Cross Country run direct trains from Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-Trent.
From the south-east, Cross Country run trains direct from Paignton, Plymouth and Exeter St Davids via Bristol Parkway. The journey from Bristol Parkway takes approximately 35 minutes.
From the Midlands, take the Cross Country train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
From the north-east or Scotland, Cross Country run direct services from Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle, York, Leeds and Sheffield.
On race days, regular bus services run every 15 mins from Cheltenham Spa to the racecourse. A return journey costs approximately £5.
Both Birmingham and Bristol airports are approximately an hour's drive from the racecourse and have onward connections to Ireland, Scotland and the rest of the world. Train connections are available from Birmingham International Airport via Birmingham New Street. Passengers arriving at Bristol will need to transfer to Bristol Temple Meads for onward services to Cheltenham.
Racing at Cheltenham is spread over four days; each day has one main race followed by a number of handicap races for punters to place bets on. Here's a quick guide to the main races on each of the four days of Cheltenham. Don't forget to check out our tipsters for the lowdown on the runners and riders for each race.
Champion Day starts the whole thing off. The big race on day one is the Champion Hurdle, but punters should also look out for the Arkle Trophy and the Supreme Novices Hurdle, which always offer close, exciting racing. Other races on day one include the Festival Handicap Chase, David Nicholson Mares Hurdle, National Hunt Chase and the Novices Handicap Chase.
The main race on day two, or 'Ladies Day', is the Queen Mother Champion Chase. Other races to keep a look out for are the Neptune Novices Hurdle for long distance runners and the Champion Bumper, which is fast becoming one of the most exciting races on the Cheltenham calendar. Other races on day two include the RSA Chase, Coral Cup, Cross Country Chase and the Fred Winter Handicap Hurdles.
Day three is St Patrick's Day and always draws a large crowd of Irishmen in good voice. The main race on day three is the Stayers Hurdle, closely followed by the Ryanair Chase. The Stayers Hurdle is a good race to place your first bet, because the favorite nearly always wins due to a lack of good quality long distance hurdlers in the field. Other races on day three include the JLT Novices Chase, Pertemps Final Hurdle, Festival Plate, Mares Novices Hurdle and the Kim Muir Challenge Cup.
The final day is Gold Cup Day, which is one of the highlights of the National Hunt season. But don't forget the Triumph Hurdle, which offers punters a chance to see the next generation of horses. Other races on the final day include the County Handicap Hurdle, the Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle, Foxhunter Steeple Chase, Conditional Jockeys Hurdle and the Grand Annual Chase.
Cheltenham has excellent disabled visitor access, with facilities situated around the course and paddock. Each of the viewing areas also has its own dedicated facilities. Disabled viewing areas are available from the balcony of the Centaur Building which has specially lowered rails, beside the paddock opposite the weighing room and by the running rail outside the Mandarin Foyer.
The Tattersalls enclosure has a dedicated disabled viewing area on the running rails opposite the Tattersalls Arena and on the level 2 terrace outside the Winged Ox Bar. The Best Mate enclosure has a dedicated disabled viewing platform in the Best Mate stand on Level 2.
Public toilets are available throughout the course, with most of them having disabled access. In the main grandstand, toilets are located outside all the main function rooms on all five levels, close to the lifts. Other toilet locations include the Istabraq Bar, under the Hall of Fame stairs, the main foyer of the Centaur Building and both levels of the Best Mate Stand.
Note: To access these toilets, you will need a Radar Key which is available from the stewards located outside the toilet areas.
Toilets with enlarged cubicles are also available in the Mandarin Bar, the Gold Cup Foyer, Hurdlers Hall and Tote Terrace. Portable toilets are available in the Best Mate enclosure behind the main marquee, the Guinness Village, the Keith Prowse facility, the Needhams Boxes and the Long Run Boxes. Unisex toilets are also available at the Horseshoe pavilion Restaurant.
Parking is available in various locations around the racecourse. Car parks are colour coded and visitors should follow the colour coded signs to their respective car parks. Drivers are advised NOT to follow Sat Nav instructions.
Disabled drivers should display a blue badge and follow the disabled signs to the dedicated disabled car park.
Red – the red car park is reserved for annual members, RCA trainers, RCA owners, RCA press badge holders, ROA members and horseboxes.
Blue – the blue car park is reserved for PJA members, owners and trainers.
Yellow – the yellow car park is reserved for annual and Cheltenham Club members along with Hall of Fame car park pass owners and bookmakers.
Green – the green car park is for public and pre-paid admission for the Club, Tattersalls and Best Mate enclosures.
Bus/Coach Parking – Dedicated parking is available for buses and coaches with more than 15 seats. Buses and coaches should follow the Red car park signs. If dropping off or picking up only, drivers should follow the pink signs.
Food and refreshment are all part of the Cheltenham experience but racegoers are advised that no food or drink is allowed to be brought on to the premises. Bag searches are in operation and any food or drink items will be confiscated before admittance. If you require certain foods for medical purposes, you should contact the racecourse directly here.
There are a number of restaurants on site which cater for parties of all sizes. It is advised that you pre-book restaurant places to avoid disappointment. If you have a specific request or would like to book a table, please call the racecourse direct on 01242 537 653.
What better way to enjoy the Festival than to spend it with friends in your own private box? Each box comes with breathtaking views of the course and its own catering service. Packages are available for groups of between 10 and 30 guests and include morning coffee, a four-course meal or finger buffet, followed by afternoon tea.
Cheltenham is famous for its collection of mobile catering units which include tasty favourites such as fish and chips, burgers, hot dogs, hog roasts, sandwiches and doughnuts. Many of these outlets can also cater for those with special dietary requirements such as gluten intolerance and food allergies.
A number of pop-up bars are also available across the course and paddock area, which offer a range of traditional draught beers and ciders along with tea, coffee, cold drinks and deli sandwiches. Please note that some bars are reserved for racecourse members only.
While at Cheltenham, you will, of course, require money to place a bet. Fortunately, cash machines are available throughout the racecourse, with permanent cash points located in the entrance of the Centaur Building, the Hall of Fame Building and the Best Mate Enclosure. During the Festival, additional machines are installed throughout the paddock area.
In line with most modern sporting events, photography on the racecourse is restricted. You are not allowed to bring any professional style photography or filming equipment on to the racecourse unless you have been expressly permitted to do so.
You are allowed to take small point and shoot cameras and smartphones on to the course, but you may only use these to take photographs for your own personal use.
Photographs of the racing surface are strictly forbidden and flash photography is banned throughout the racecourse, including the paddock area. This is to prevent the horses from being spooked by the flash. If you are caught taking unauthorised photographs, you may be asked to leave.
Dogs are not allowed on the premises unless they are an accredited guide dog or assistance dog. Such dogs will have been issued with a UK assistance dog ID book.
Is Smoking or Drinking Allowed?
Any person between the ages of 16 and 17 is permitted to drink alcohol on the premises, as long as it has been bought by an adult. Anyone over the age of 18 is free to purchase and consume alcohol. No alcohol is allowed to be brought on to the racecourse from outside.
In line with the Health Act of 2006, smoking is NOT permitted in any buildings or designated non-smoking areas. The use of vapour cigarettes is also NOT permitted in these areas. You are free to smoke or use vapour cigarettes in all open areas.
Club – the most prestigious enclosure and offers racegoers extensive views of the racecourse from the Tattersalls grandstand. Racegoers with a Club day badge also have access to the Club Enclosure, the Paddock, unsaddling enclosure, the Hall of Fame and the Centaur building.
Food and refreshment is available in the Gold Cup and Festival restaurants. Guests also have access to the tented village which is where all the action happens pre-race. Club day badge holders also gain access to the members lawn in front of the main grandstand, the Guinness Village which offers extra viewing platforms, a bar (obviously), along with bands and other live entertainment.
Tattersalls – doesn't have all the bells and whistles of Club but you do gain access to the Tattersalls grandstand which offers incredible uninterrupted views of the course. You also gain access to the tented village, the parade ring, and the unsaddling enclosure. Tattersalls badge holders also have access to the Festival and Gold Cup restaurants and the Vestey Bar on the ground floor.
The Best Mate Enclosure – provides racegoers with a great view of the course from the Best Mate grandstand, along with access to a range of bars and food outlets. Betting is also available in the enclosure which sits directly opposite the main stand. Once the racing is over, entertainment is usually provided in the form of live music from one of the country's leading 'cover' bands.
The Centaur – a separate facility which is only accessible to guests with a Club or Tattersalls day pass. It provides seating for up to 1,000 people, a large screen to watch the action as it unfolds, along with access to the totepool to place bets. There is also live music after the last race of the day to help racegoers unwind.
Racegoers are free to wear whatever they like, but be advised that racing takes place in the winter months and the weather can be pretty cold. So racegoers are advised to wear something practical and warm. Fancy dress is permitted, as long as the outfit is not deemed to be offensive. The course reserves the right to refuse access if it is deemed necessary.
Ladies may prefer to wear a hat, especially on Ladies Day, while gentlemen may prefer to wear a jacket or suit while in the Club Enclosure and restaurants, but neither is compulsory. The only rule that is enforced is the banning of fancy dress in the Club Enclosure on Gold Cup Day.
There are three ways to place a bet at the racecourse: on the Tote, in the betting ring or in one of the onsite Betfred betting shops.
The Tote – Totepool betting points are located throughout the racecourse and paddock. Most of the main grandstands and hospitality areas have them, including the Club Enclosure, Best Mate Enclosure and Guinness Village.
For a complete guide to using Totepool betting points, check out this video.
The Betting Ring – the old school way of placing a bet and most serious punters won't use any other method. There are two betting rings at Cheltenham; one in front of the Tattersalls grandstand and another in front of the Best Mate grandstand.
If you've never bet with a live bookmaker before, simply state the number of your chosen horse along with the amount and type of bet you wish to make. "Number 33, £10 to win". The bookmaker should repeat the bet back to you, simply confirm the bet and hand over your stake. He will then give you a betting slip which you should check for accuracy. Keep the slip safe, as you will need it to collect your winnings.
Betfred Betting Shops – if you don't fancy the betting ring, you can use one of the onsite Betfred betting shops which offer the same range of bets as on the high street. You can even use these to bet on races away from Cheltenham or upcoming football matches. Betfred shops are located near the Parade Ring, close to the Centaur Building and in the Best Mate Enclosure.
Not sure which horse to back? Check out our tipsters page for an inside look at the runners for every race.
Visiting Cheltenham is not as expensive as you may think. During Festival Week, ticket prices range from £45 to £90 on Champion Day, Ladies Day and St Patrick's Thursday. Prices increase on Gold Cup Day to between £65 and £110. That is incredible value when compared to what it costs to visit Ascot on Ladies Day for example.
Better deals can be made if you purchase your tickets early. Those purchasing tickets before 11th March can save £5 on Festival Week prices. You can find a list of prices and book tickets on the Jockey Club website.
So that concludes our guide to Cheltenham Festival. If you're visiting Cheltenham for the first time you are in for a treat. You'll witness what has been variously described as the greatest show on turf. The racing is second to none, the atmosphere is intoxicating and the experience unforgettable.


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