2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100
Sam Rivera, our Executive Director, was named to City & State’s 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100 list! As stated, the list “features political players, business executives, labor le
ABOUT US
OnPoint NYC vigorously advocates for social justice and strives to address adverse outcomes among people who use drugs or engage in sex work by providing the resources, tools, and support they need to enhance the quality of their lives and live with dignity. We seek to combat stigma and invite people who use drugs to participate meaningfully in society, instead of pushing them to the margin.
Services
As the largest harm reduction service provider on the east coast, we offer lifesaving safer drug use and overdose training to those who need it most. We also distribute and clean up more syringes and other paraphernalia than any other provider.
Drop-in Centers
Our Drop-In Centers are no-barrier, walk-in spaces at both locations, where we offer hot meals, coffee, food, showers, bathrooms, and laundry.
Harm Reduction Services
We provide syringe exchange, safer drug use supply provision, education, and counseling to reduce the potential harms associated with drug use and needle-sharing.
Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs)
We made history and became the first organization in the US to open two OPCs that monitor drug consumption on-site.
Health & Wellness Services
We offer an array of in-house clinical services including HIV and Hep-C testing, wound care, MAT, medical assessments, linkage to other addiction treatment programs, and counseling.
OUTREACH & PUBLIC SAFETY
Call us at (718) 415-3708 to report syringe litter and public drug use. We'll dispatch a team to clean up the area and help divert public use. We also educate our community members on harm reduction, overdose intervention, and other services.
Supportive Services
We have teams of case managers at both locations who conduct mental health services, benefits navigation, advocacy, health navigation, drug education groups, counseling, case conference sessions with various providers, and modalities for safer drug use.
3,941
OPC Participants Served since Launch In November 30, 2021
93,695
OPC utilizations
2,000,000
units of hazardous waste collected
1,131
Overdose Interventions
These numbers are preliminary.
Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs)
On November 30, 2021, we made history and became the first organization in the United States to open two Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs) in East Harlem and Washington Heights.
The program is designed to reduce overdose death and other health risks associated with drug use, and to promote lasting connection into care. Further, the OPCs seeks to significantly reduce instances of public drug use and syringe litter in parks and public spaces. The overarching goal is to promote safety, wellness, and dignity for participants of the program and the larger community where these programs operate.
Recent News
Welcoming People Who Use Drugs Into Compassionate Care
Sam Rivera was named as a winner for The David Prize, which celebrates New Yorkers with big ideas for extraordinary change. Their work ranges from supporting sex workers, building new approaches to ca
His Job Helping Drug Users Is Illegal. He Says He Does It to Save Lives.
“I just feel like I’m helping everyone,” said Bryan Ortiz, our staff member. “Some are in treatment, some have been to detox 10 times and come back. But we know that on the road to recovery, t
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EVENTS
Explore our community events, programs, and services at our East Harlem and Washington Heights Drop-in Centers.
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East Harlem Drop-in Center: General Services
East Harlem Drop-In Center 104 -106 E 126th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOur East Harlem Drop-In Center is a no-barrier, walk-in space that provides a variety of amenities, including hot meals, coffee, showers, bathrooms, and laundry.
Washington Heights Drop-in Center: General Services
Washington Heights Drop-In Center 500 W. 180th St, New York, NY, United StatesOur Washington Heights Drop-In Center is a no-barrier, walk-in space that provides a variety of amenities, including hot meals, coffee, showers, bathrooms, and laundry.
Washington Heights: Mental Health Services
Washington Heights Drop-In Center 500 W. 180th St, New York, NY, United StatesNeed to talk to someone? Our counselor is here for you. Confidential and private counseling Referrals for psychiatric care and medications Psychosocial assessments for 2010e forms Ask at the SEP or DIC desk to see the counselor
Washington Heights: Ear Acupuncture for Stress
Washington Heights Drop-In Center 500 W. 180th St, New York, NY, United StatesUsing the NADA protocol, 5 needles are placed on the outer ear to help reduce stress and anxiety and detoxify the lung, liver, and kidney.
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