named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Anti-Racist Substance Use Treatment Webinar Series
Three-part educational series examining racism in drug treatment and the war on drugs, current treatment norms, and alternatives to criminalization
NYSHRA Annual Conference
Two-day event bringing together harm reduction professionals, advocates, and community members for learning, collaboration, and networking; includes workshops, keynotes, and CEUs
Virtual Town Halls
Online discussions on critical harm reduction issues such as opioid settlement funds, syringe decriminalization, marijuana legalization, and racial justice in drug policy
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 2 activities
- Advocacy for harm reduction policy in New York StateAdvocates for the adoption of harm reduction as a scientifically based treatment for substance use disorder and lifestyle approach, including testimony before state agencies, public statements on legislation (e.g., marijuana reform, buprenorphine guidelines), and campaigns around opioid settlement fund use and syringe decriminalization. Hosts town halls and collaborates with organizations like the Drug Policy Alliance to influence drug policy.
- Research to support harm reduction effortsConducts research to inform and advance harm reduction practices and policies in New York State.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Annual harm reduction conference and continuing educationHosts an annual in-person conference featuring plenary sessions, workshops, and networking events with over 260 attendees and 50 speakers; provides up to 52 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) for social work credentials.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Care management and health navigationProvides care management services to help individuals with chronic health conditions access medical, behavioral, and social services; served 403 clients in 2025.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community engagement eventsHosts monthly community potlucks in Binghamton, NY, and unveiled a public mural to promote community engagement and belonging.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- HIV testing, treatment, and prevention servicesProvides fast, free, and confidential HIV testing at multiple locations in the Southern Tier of NY, along with treatment, PrEP, and support services; operates as the leading PrEP provider in Western New York.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Housing stability and support programsOffers housing programs that provide rental assistance, case management, and long-term support to help individuals and families achieve housing stability.
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Medical and pharmacy services in Western New YorkOperates healthcare service locations in Buffalo and Jamestown, NY, offering pediatric and adult medical care (annual exams, immunizations, sick visits), a full-service pharmacy with free home delivery, and refill coordination.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Member meetings and organizational governanceHolds bi-monthly meetings for full members and partners to support organizational collaboration and governance.
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Scholarship program for conference participationAwards grants to individuals with lived experience to attend the annual harm reduction conference, supporting inclusive participation and representation.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Syringe exchange and overdose prevention servicesOperates a syringe exchange program providing clean syringes, safe disposal, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and overdose prevention education; served 2,000 individuals and reported 200 overdose reversals in 2025.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Training and education for harm reduction practitionersExpands best practices in harm reduction through training, education, and professional development programs, including an 8-week course on substance use, group counseling, and career pathways via the Center for Personal and Professional Development.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Treatment and recovery support for justice-involved individualsProvides treatment and recovery services for individuals who are incarcerated or re-entering society, addressing co-occurring challenges including HIV, addiction, poverty, and housing instability.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer recognition and engagementOrganizes and recognizes a volunteer group called the Rainmakers, acknowledging their contributions to the organization’s mission.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$175K
Contributions & grants$107K61%
Program service revenue$33K19%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$90K
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balance sheet
Total assets$157K
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Net assets$157K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- ACR Health Partner — Participated in NYSHRA’s COVID-19 town hall series with representation from syringe exchange and harm reduction service leadership.
- Bronx Defenders Partner — Participated in NYSHRA-hosted discussions on marijuana legalization and its impact on communities affected by the drug war.
- Brooklyn Defenders Services Partner — Participated in NYSHRA’s marijuana legalization town hall with representation from family defense and health policy practice areas.
- Design on a Dime Partner — Hosts an annual benefit event supporting Housing Works' mission.
- Drug Policy Alliance Partner — Collaborated with NYSHRA to host a discussion on marijuana legalization and social justice in March 2021.
- Drug Policy Alliance Partner — Featured speaker organization represented at the 2024 NYSHRA conference.
- EngageWell IPA Funder — Sponsored scholarships for people with lived experience to attend the 2024 NYSHRA conference.
- Exponents, Inc. Partner — Participated in NYSHRA’s anti-racist substance use treatment webinar series with leadership contributing to discussions on alternatives to criminalization.
- Harm Reduction Coalition Partner — Collaborates with or references resources from the Harm Reduction Coalition.
- Housing Works Partner — Participated in NYSHRA town halls with leadership and medical staff contributing to discussions on harm reduction and public health policy.
- Legal Action Center Partner — Participated as panelists in multiple NYSHRA town halls on opioid settlement funds, syringe decriminalization, and anti-racist drug treatment.
- NEW YORK STATE HARM REDUCTION ASSOCIATION INC Network — Member of the state-level harm reduction network in New York.
- NYSHRA Board of Directors Partner — Responsible for strategic planning and organizational leadership, including hiring the first Executive Director in 2026.
- National Black Harm Reduction Network Partner — National network represented by a featured speaker at the 2024 NYSHRA conference.
- New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Government — Participated in NYSHRA’s COVID-19 vaccine uptake town hall, representing state public health expertise.
- New York State Harm Reduction Association Network — NYSHRA is a collective of prominent organizations working together on harm reduction in New York State.
- RTI International Partner — Research organization represented by a featured speaker at the 2024 NYSHRA conference.
- Rainmakers Partner — Group of volunteers contributing to Truth Pharm's mission and activities.
- Student Working Group Coalition — Facilitates a Student Working Group launching June 25, 2026, open to members and partners.
- University of North Carolina Partner — Academic institution represented by a featured speaker at the 2024 NYSHRA conference.
- Urban Survivors Union Partner — Co-moderated and participated in NYSHRA town halls, contributing peer-led perspectives on harm reduction and drug policy reform.
- VOCAL-NY Partner — Collaborated with NYSHRA through panelist participation in multiple town halls on drug policy, racial justice, and harm reduction services.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Power Building Through Convening and Educationmethodology: community-power-building-through-conveningBy hosting annual conferences and virtual training that center lived experience and provide equitable access via scholarships, the organization strengthens the harm reduction movement because collective learning and shared power increase advocacy impact and professional capacity across communities.
- Harm Reduction as a Clinical and Holistic Frameworkmethodology: harm-reductionBy applying harm reduction as both a clinical intervention for substance use disorder and a holistic lifestyle approach grounded in scientific evidence, the organization reduces health risks such as HIV and Hepatitis C transmission and supports long-term wellness because this dual focus meets people where they are and respects autonomy in behavior change.
- Meeting People Where They Are to Reduce Barriersmethodology: meeting-people-where-they-areBy delivering services directly within communities and meeting individuals at their current stage of drug use or housing instability, the organization increases access to care and engagement because proximity and contextual relevance reduce structural and psychological barriers to participation.
- Social Justice–Centered Harm Reductionmethodology: anti-racist_framework_in_harm_reductionBy integrating anti-racism, historical accountability, and equity into harm reduction advocacy and programming, the organization addresses root causes of health disparities because systemic inequities—such as poverty, racism, and trauma—are primary drivers of substance use and treatment exclusion.