OnPoint NYC

OnPoint NYC OnPoint NYC is dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of marginalized people who use drugs or engage in sex work.

Our work addresses the intersection of stigma, policies, and practices that harm our participants and adversely impact the communities where we operate. OnPoint NYC is a leader in innovative and award-winning harm reduction and drug user health focused programs and services. In November 2021, we made history with the opening of the first two Overdose Prevention Centers in the United States, and ag

ain in March 2022 when the organization became the largest harm reduction service provider in the country. We are proud to be a trusted partner and collaborator of elected officials, community stakeholders and government bodies, both locally and across the US, in the fight to redress the harms of the war on drugs and in ending the overdose epidemic.

"It’s hard to find good news about the overdose crisis...yet people like Sam Rivera still believe things can change for ...
04/12/2023

"It’s hard to find good news about the overdose crisis...yet people like Sam Rivera still believe things can change for the better...one hot meal, warm shower, and heartfelt conversation at a time," writes Kate Knibbs in a new article for WIRED. In this hopeful interview, she speaks to our Executive Director about our work and compassionate approach. Read it here: https://www.wired.com/story/onpoint-harm-reduction-center-drug-use/

In 2021, the first overdose prevention center opened in the United States. WIRED spoke to its director about what “harm reduction” really means.

Tomorrow, 3/29, from 10am - 3pm, join us at our Drop-in Center to learn how HIV impacts kidney health. Learn how to keep...
03/28/2023

Tomorrow, 3/29, from 10am - 3pm, join us at our Drop-in Center to learn how HIV impacts kidney health. Learn how to keep these vital organs healthy, talk to our medical team about your concerns, get tested for STIs, and learn more about our harm reduction services. https://onpointnyc.org/hiv-kidney-health/

Join the OnPoint NYC team: we're hiring a Harm Reduction Mental Health Counselor! This role is a great fit for Spanish-s...
03/14/2023

Join the OnPoint NYC team: we're hiring a Harm Reduction Mental Health Counselor! This role is a great fit for Spanish-speaking LMSWs committed to educating and assisting our participants as they work toward making self-identified changes in their lives. Learn more and apply: https://onpointnyc.org/harm-reduction-mental-health-counselor/

On The New York Times Opinion Section, intimately explore our harm reduction work in this powerful piece which follows o...
02/23/2023

On The New York Times Opinion Section, intimately explore our harm reduction work in this powerful piece which follows our community outreach team as they improve the lives of people who use drugs.

The case for harm reduction.

Exciting opportunities are available to join our growing team! This includes our Executive Assistant position - an integ...
02/22/2023

Exciting opportunities are available to join our growing team! This includes our Executive Assistant position - an integral role providing high-level support to our Executive Director, Sam Rivera, as he guides the organization in our groundbreaking harm reduction work. Learn more, share, or apply here: https://onpointnyc.org/executive-assistant/

TONIGHT at 6:30 PM! Learn about the   and ways communities can work together with an excerpt from the new documentary "L...
02/16/2023

TONIGHT at 6:30 PM!

Learn about the and ways communities can work together with an excerpt from the new documentary "Love in the Time of Fentanyl." A panel featuring some of OnPoint's faves will follow.

Hear from the first legal supervised drug consumption site, OnPoint NYC, and the director of Love in the Time of Fentanyl. A free online event.

We are hiring: help us make history and save lives! Join our diverse team and play an integral part in our award-winning...
02/10/2023

We are hiring: help us make history and save lives! Join our diverse team and play an integral part in our award-winning, innovative harm reduction organization. We are hiring for various positions, including Fleet and Facilities Manager, Custodial Associate, and more - browse open roles: https://onpointnyc.org/careers/

🚨 Careers spotlight 🚨We are hiring   that can provide care and   to our participants!  You can find this posting and oth...
01/26/2023

🚨 Careers spotlight 🚨

We are hiring that can provide care and to our participants!

You can find this posting and others at onpointnyc.org/careers

Looking for work?   has plenty of open roles from entry level, to supervisory, to specialty! Our   is   as well.Visit on...
01/10/2023

Looking for work? has plenty of open roles from entry level, to supervisory, to specialty! Our is as well.

Visit onpointnyc.org/careers for more vacant positions!

Do you have some experience, no experience, or lots of experience in  ? No matter your answer, we have the right job for...
12/28/2022

Do you have some experience, no experience, or lots of experience in ? No matter your answer, we have the right job for you! Take a look at our vacant positions if you're

Visit onpointnyc.org/careers for more info

Based in East Harlem, OnPoint NYC is recruiting dedicated staff members to join its diverse team. Serving East Harlem, Washington Heights and the Bronx, OnPoint NYC is a well-regarded harm reduction organization in New York City. The non-profit is an award-winning, innovative organization serving lo...

ONE YEAR DOWN 🎉🥳❤️Since   opened the   on November 30, 2021, we have averted 633 overdoses.The   have been utilized 48,2...
12/01/2022

ONE YEAR DOWN 🎉🥳❤️

Since opened the on November 30, 2021, we have averted 633 overdoses.

The have been utilized 48,284 times by 2,147 participants and have diverted over 1.4 million hazardous waste units.

Visit our Washington Heights DIC for our   event ❤️
12/01/2022

Visit our Washington Heights DIC for our event ❤️

Address

104-106 E 126th Street
New City, NY
10035

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12128288464

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