'At OnPoint, we love on people until they can love themselves,' shares Sam Rivera at the @bewelltexas Symposium. Sam delves into OnPoint's history and shares his #harmreduction journey. Watch his full speech: bit.ly/3Wf7X8i

Revised hours this week: due to staff trainings, our East Harlem location will be closing early at 8:30pm on Wed 5/1 & Fri 5/3. Our Washington Heights location will be open on our regular schedule. bit.ly/3J2Yn0T

Good at repair work? Join OnPoint NYC as our next Facilities Associate. Keep our centers safe, efficient, and well-maintained, while learning and growing professionally. Learn more and apply. bit.ly/3CLMF7c

'OPCs, where people with substance use disorder consume illicit drugs (...), keep people alive and prevent them from using drugs in public,' writes POLITICO in a new piece that highlights the findings from our recent NEJM Catalyst study. Read more. politi.co/4d9s6CO

During our weekly kit-packing group, volunteers & participants prepare harm reduction kits. It's a great example of how OnPoint is a true community, led by people with lived experience, where everyone takes care of one another. bit.ly/3U82u0t #NationalVolunteerWeek

Become a Playsure Peer Worker with us! If you're compassionate, self-motivated, and dedicated to harm reduction, this community-oriented job may be perfect for you. Those with lived experience are encouraged to apply. Learn more. bit.ly/3x8YZ21

Everything we do at OnPoint NYC is grounded in love, and we are seeking volunteers who love our people as much as we do! Whether you're an individual or want to host a group volunteer event, learn how to get started. bit.ly/3U82u0t #NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW

Are you dedicated to social justice and have experience working in #harmreduction or community health? Join us as our next Responsible Person in Charge! This important role oversees the operations of our Overdose Prevention Centers - learn more. bit.ly/3SxrUVD

This #NationalVolunteerWeek , have you considered volunteering with us? Opportunities include packing harm reduction kits, helping clean our public spaces, leading participant groups, & more. It's a great way to learn more about harm reduction. bit.ly/3U82u0t

Join us as an Overdose Prevention Specialist. This high-paced role engages with participants, provides connections to services, educates them on safer use, & intervenes in overdoses as needed. Apply & make a difference in the Washington Heights community. bit.ly/46pmHTw

'Every weekday, OnPoint NYC's crew cleans up hazardous waste in the 35-acre park...They provide wound care, hot meals and other services when they're in the park to help those struggling with addiction.'

Overdose prevention centers are community care.

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In the 1st year, our OPCs diverted up to 39K instances of public drug use, connecting 75% of our participants to services. With @NYChealthy & OnPoint staff Sam Rivera, Kailin See, & Brent Gibson, a new study highlights key findings. View the abstract on @NEJMCatalyst.

On #EarthDay , we highlight a CBS New York report on our work cleaning hazardous waste, providing Narcan kits, and sharing our other services with our South Bronx neighbors, where our Outreach team visits each weekday. Watch the video here. cbsn.ws/44cKNS7

On #EarthDay , we salute our outreach & public safety teams who have removed over 2M units of hazardous waste from East Harlem & Washington Heights, & connected people to vital support. Need assistance? Call us (718) 415-3708 to report syringe litter & to help divert public use.

Our volunteers are crucial to building a safer, healthier community and expanding our capacity to save lives. This #NationalVolunteerWeek , we celebrate their dedication and contributions. Get involved and learn more about how you can make a difference by becoming a volunteer ...

On @rsi, a recent @brownuniversity study assessed the public safety concerns surrounding overdose prevention centers, and showed that OPCs do not increase neighborhood crime. Read their explainer report to learn more. bit.ly/4d2yL1o

#STIweek is April 14-20 - a week to raise awareness of STIs and to encourage our community to prioritize sexual health. Join us on Thu 4/18 from 10AM-1PM in Washington Heights for our STI Awareness event, featuring education, testing, raffles & more! bit.ly/3UlLeG4

Help us eliminate Hepatitis C! Join us as our newest Hepatitis C Care Coordinator - a dynamic role that works in-house and on our mobile vans to engage community members in testing, counseling, and linkage to Hep C medications and care. Learn more. bit.ly/3wrr1oN

We are hiring! Become a Harm Reduction Lead Navigator - an important role connecting participants to vital services and building and coordinating programming across sites to better reach our community. Learn more and apply. bit.ly/3wpxuRm

Brittney Vargas-Estrella (Brit Vargas-Estrella (They/Elle; She/Ella)), OnPoint NYC Director of Operations, named the importance of trust in harm reduction. By meeting participants' immediate needs & prioritizing agency, staff build trust w folks whose trust has been broken by traditional healthcare systems.