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The story of a radical movement that sought to end heroin addiction in communities of color with acupuncture, led by Dr. Mutulu Shakur, the step father of Tupac. Check out shortlist.vice.com for more.
Since launching in November 2021, our Overdose Prevention Centers have saved countless lives and directed thousands of community members to vital services to improve the quality of their lives. In our baseline report, learn more about the first year of operations and the incredible impact in helping tackle the overdose crisis.
Baseline ReportMake A DonationAs the first organization in the United States to launch two Overdose Prevention Centers (also known as Supervised Consumption Centers) in New York City, OnPoint NYC is dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of marginalized people who use drugs or engage in sex work.
LEARN MOREOnPoint NYC helps communities thrive by reducing instances of public drug use and syringe litter in public spaces, improving public safety and well-being.
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Make A DonationOur caring medical professionals provide chronic condition management, HIV/Hep C testing, wound care, counseling, and buprenorphine for substance use recovery, addressing health needs caused by housing insecurity and disconnection from primary care.
Our caring medical professionals provide chronic condition management, HIV/Hep C testing, wound care, counseling, and buprenorphine for substance use recovery, addressing health needs caused by housing insecurity and disconnection from primary care.
Our Drop-In Centers are safe, no-barrier spaces with free services like hot meals, hygiene facilities, syringe services, digital connectivity, and peer support, aimed at fostering community, health, and dignity.
In partnership with NYC DOH, we offer on-site drug checking using FTIR spectroscopy and test strips for substances including fentanyl, morphine, cocaine, benzodiazepine, xylazine, ketamine, and methamphetamine. This service, enhanced by lab verification, allows for pre-use testing or post-adverse reaction analysis.
Our garden in East Harlem is a space for staff and participants to relax, reconnect with nature, and celebrate community. It hosts ceremonies, offers holistic services, marks milestones, supports recovery post-overdose, and facilitates shared meals.
Our holistic services honor the pioneering work of the Lincoln Detox movement and Act Up, blending acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, cupping, sound baths, reiki, and meditation.
We provide free individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, screenings, and medication prescriptions, through social workers and psychiatric nurse practitioners, supported by peer-led counseling groups.
Our outreach and public safety teams serve East Harlem, Washington Heights, and the Bronx, providing food, clothing, safer use supplies, and educational materials. We clean up hazardous waste, educate on harm reduction, and operate a public safety hotline for syringe cleanup and public use diversion.
Our Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs) provide safe environments for pre-obtained substance consumption while under the care of trained professionals, combating the overdose crisis with immediate intervention.
Our Professional Development Program is geared towards participants and staff looking to further their professional skills. We provide training, computer classes, resume-building, and reentry opportunities, equipping participants and staff with economic mobility and stability tools.
OPC Participants Served since Launch In November 30, 2021
OPC utilizations
units of hazardous waste collected
Overdose Interventions
These numbers are preliminary.
As part of our vital harm reduction work, OnPoint NYC’s team has created a variety of downloadable resources on safer drug use, for distribution in our community and beyond. These accessible guides meet our neighbors where they are, helping people who use drugs make healthier choices and adopt methods that mitigate medical complications and overdose risks. Browse our resources and guides to learn more.
The story of a radical movement that sought to end heroin addiction in communities of color with acupuncture, led by Dr. Mutulu Shakur, the step father of Tupac. Check out shortlist.vice.com for more.
The story of a radical movement that sought to end heroin addiction in communities of color with acupuncture, led by Dr. Mutulu Shakur, the step father of Tupac.
The nation’s first government-sanctioned overdose prevention centers where people can use illegal drugs under supervision opened in New York City on Nov. 30, 2021, as the number of U.S. overdose dea
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Our 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.
Our 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.
Our 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.
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"With open arms, we provide a safe, humanizing space, which benefits our people and the community. The community is asking for harm reduction, they just may not know that’s what it’s called.”
Sam Rivera, Executive Director
“If I hadn’t been connected to OnPoint NYC, I wouldn’t be alive today.”
Isabella, Participant
"At OnPoint, people are received with love and without love, there is no harm reduction. If you’re not seeing someone as a full human being, you’re not practicing harm reduction. This is what sets us apart from other organizations and modalities."
Juan, Holistic Services Manager
Through our compassionate and effective approach, we’ve saved over 1,000 lives. With your support, we can save many more.