Participants and members of the Housing First Treatment Teams at a recent Narcan training in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.

Our Housing First Treatment Teams, which are part of Horizon House’s Homeless Services Division, have been out in our communities holding Narcan trainings for participants in case they come across someone suffering an opioid overdose episode.

These trainings have helped participants recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer Narcan, the overdose reversal drug, in the case of an emergency situation. The trainings are brought to the participants in their communities and encourage the participants to be honest and ask as many questions as they want.

Pictured above is the most recent Narcan training, which was held in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. This successful training even included free water ice and soft pretzels, perfect snacks for those who took part on a hot day in the city.

What a great idea from the Housing First Treatment Teams!

Photos courtesy of Ricoh USA’s Facebook page.

A huge thank you is in order for our longtime partner Ricoh USA, which recently donated non-perishable food items to Horizon House locations throughout the region as part of the #RicohFeeds campaign.

The goal of the #RicohFeeds program is to take action and fight hunger by helping neighbors and communities facing food insecurities. Ricoh employees volunteer and deliver the collected food to communities in need.

We are so lucky to have an amazing and supportive partner like Ricoh helping to make a difference in our communities!

Horizon House is hiring!

Now is your chance to join our amazing team. We are hiring for residential positions and invite you to come and meet us on Monday, June 13 from Noon – 3:30 p.m. at our state-of-the-art service headquarters at New Market West – 5901 Market Street in West Philadelphia.

Full and part-time positions are available for Residential Advisors, Residential Supervisors and Rehabilitation Counselors. A driver’s license is required for all available positions.

Positions are available in the following zip codes: 19104, 19114, 19115, 19119, 19128, 19129, 19130, 19131, 19141, 19143, 19145, 19147, 19153

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax-sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

For More Info Call: 215-386-3838 ext.11108

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer • M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

2021 brought numerous challenges, but Horizon House staff members stood tall and answered each and every one with skill, patience and strength.

With that came new journeys, new achievements and new partnerships that fueled an amazing year and set the course for the future of Horizon House.

Please join us and watch the video above as we take a look back at 2021 – a year of service and accomplishments.

Horizon House is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ralph Aquila as the agency’s new Medical Director.

Dr. Aquila previously served as the Medical Director at Fountain House, a renowned non-profit organization based in New York City that fights to improve the health of and increase opportunity for those living with mental illness.

He brings to Horizon House incredible scopes of academic and professional experience in mental health that have touched countries across the globe over the last five decades.

Residencies, board appointments, journal publications, leadership roles, presentations and even informative television appearances are just some of the many notable accolades of Dr. Aquila’s impressive career.

Dr. Aquila’s wide breadth of knowledge and experience will bring a new, unique perspective to our ultimate goal – helping our participants across the Philadelphia region and their families live the most fulfilling lives possible.

“I am honored to be part of one of the oldest and most prestigious behavioral health programs in Pennsylvania,” Dr. Aquila said. “I know I will learn and grow with the participants and staff here at Horizon House.”

“We are happy that Dr. Aquila has come to Horizon House,” said Jerry Skillings, Horizon House’s Chief Services Officer for Behavioral Health and Homeless Services.

“In his role at Fountain House in New York City, Dr. Aquila provides comprehensive clinical services to the organization’s members in a large market. It’s a natural extension that he is here to work with us!”

Dr. Aquila has filled the Medical Director role left by Dr. Larry Real, who passed away in March 2021 after a brave battle with cancer.