OnPoint NYC

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States and represents Black liberation, culture, joy, and the enduring resilience of the African American community. At OnPoint NYC, we are proud to carry forward the legacy of the civil rights pioneers who founded our organization in the early 1970s. From the People’s Program, the nation’s first acupuncture-based detox center established by the Black Panther and Young Lords Parties, to our Holistic Services program today, their commitment to dignity, equity, and community continues to guide our work. On , learn more about our history.

History Our History OnPoint NYC’s history is rooted in decades of community-led harm reduction, activism, and care. Formed in 2022 through the merger of NYHRE and Washington Heights Corner Project, OnPoint NYC builds on a long legacy of meeting people where they are and responding to...

This weekend, members of the OnPoint NYC team joined thousands of New Yorkers at the Puerto Rican Day Parade to celebrate Puerto Rican culture, history, and community.

We were proud to honor the generations of activists, organizers, and leaders whose work helped shape harm reduction and community health in New York City. That legacy continues to inspire our work today and lives on through leaders like our Executive Director, Sam Rivera, whose advocacy helped expand access to life-saving care for New Yorkers.

As New York City celebrates Puerto Rico and its rich history, culture, and the pride of Puerto Rican communities, we honor the generations of activists, organizers, and community leaders who helped shape the harm reduction movement. From the Young Lords' groundbreaking health activism in East Harlem and the South Bronx to today's life-saving services, their commitment to dignity, health, and self-determination continues to guide our work.

That legacy lives on through Puerto Rican leaders like our Executive Director, Sam Rivera, whose work and advocacy helped launch the nation's first government-sanctioned Overdose Prevention Centers and expand access to life-saving care for New Yorkers. Learn more about the history that helped shape OnPoint NYC.

History Our History OnPoint NYC’s history is rooted in decades of community-led harm reduction, activism, and care. Formed in 2022 through the merger of NYHRE and Washington Heights Corner Project, OnPoint NYC builds on a long legacy of meeting people where they are and responding to...

Our East Harlem garden features herbs, plants, a gazebo, and serves as a source of peace and healing for our community. On , learn more about this unique space and how it helps community members find connection and renewal.

Where Wellness Grows: Inside OnPoint NYC’s Garden Sanctuary OnPoint NYC’s garden, which is located in the backyard of our East Harlem center, provides staff and participants with an open space to rest, recharge, and connect with nature and one another. Learn more about this sanctuary for our community members.

“Too many people believe healing happens by forcing people… what we know is that people heal when you meet them where they are,” says our Executive Director, Sam Rivera. We lead with care, connection, and love, and this philosophy guides all of OnPoint NYC’s work. Hear from Sam and others on how this has led to 4 years of lasting impact.

Four Years of Saving Lives OnPoint NYC marks four years of OPCs and saving lives: 2,004 overdoses reversed, 7,011 people connected to care, and 244,623 utilizations diverting drug use from public spaces.

For many people, substance use can be connected to unresolved trauma and PTSD. We provide holistic services that offer additional pathways to healing, including drop-in counseling, support groups, mental health support, and alternative medicine designed to support well-being. On , learn more about the impact of our holistic services.

The True Impact of OnPoint NYC’s Holistic Services Learn how OnPoint NYC’s holistic services are not only medicine for the mind, body, and spirit, but fosters outreach, activism, and personal change.

We are seeking a Respite Care Specialist to provide compassionate, person-centered support to our participants and community in our new respite program. This role is responsible for offering access to rest, hygiene, clothing, and renewal services to participants, while supporting participant intake, safety monitoring, hygiene protocols, documentation, de-escalation, and crisis response to help create a welcoming and safe environment. Learn more.

Respite Care Specialist - OnPoint NYC OnPoint NYC is seeking a Director of Low Threshold Services with extensive experience developing and operating low threshold drop in style harm reduction programs and services for people who use substances and engage in s*x work.

Good luck to the tonight from all of us at OnPoint NYC! Ahead of the game, participants in our Creative Arts Program created personal custom shirts inspired by their excitement for the team and their pride in being New Yorkers. Through creative expression, participants build community, explore their talents, and celebrate the things that bring us together. We’re cheering you on, Knicks! Learn more about our Creative Arts Program. https://bit.ly/4vHn09r

Our community members often face barriers to healthcare and support, including stigma, discrimination, lack of insurance, and difficulty accessing care. Our clinics provide low-threshold, drop-in care rooted in compassion and dignity, helping participants take charge of their health on their own terms. On , learn more about our health services.

Our Clinical Services: Health, Hope, and Healing Learn how our wide array of clinical services integrate with our programming and philosophy, providing caring support to meet the needs of people in our community.

S*x workers often face stigma and barriers to accessing healthcare, risk reduction education, and supportive resources. We provide judgment-free safer use and s*xual health awareness, HIV and HCV testing, and support for s*x workers and others in our community. On *xWorkersDay, learn more.

How OnPoint NYC Promotes S*xual Health On National HIV Testing Day, we interviewed Synn Stern, our Health Clinic Nurse, to discuss the importance of regular HIV testing and how our services support the community.