OnPoint NYC

06/02/2026

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.

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.

06/02/2026

On June 5, our Executive Director, Sam Rivera, will be sharing his insights at The University of Texas at Austin! The event, "Love People Until They Can Love Themselves," will be presented by PhARM Program, and provides an opportunity for Sam to share the philosophy that defines OnPoint NYC's approach, as well as lessons learned from our overdose prevention centers and array of services. https://bit.ly/4uwh02U

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Juan Cortez, our Associate Director of Holistic Services, for being named a 2026 Galaxy Gives Fellow. The fellowship provides wrap-around support for leaders across the country that are working towards criminal justice reform, allowing Juan to further hone his skills and deepen his work in healing our community.

Learn more about our recent Fellow, Qi Zone Wellness.

05/26/2026

Since our service expansion, OnPoint NYC has intervened in 2,000 overdoses. That's 2,000 lives saved, a big milestone for us, but more than just a statistic. "Every intervention is a moment where our staff meets someone at their most vulnerable with care, humanity, and the unwavering belief that their life has value," says Sam Rivera, our Executive Director. Read the press release for more. https://bit.ly/4tIuKXe

05/25/2026

Our support groups can transform lives. As our staff share, participants often “go from being very isolated and not knowing who to trust, to having a sense of community and friendship.” This , read more about these groups’ impact.

At OnPoint NYC, connection is care. We host a wide range of groups designed to promote healing, creativity, learning, and community.

05/21/2026

Since expanding services, OnPoint NYC has removed more than 1.3 million units of hazardous waste from public spaces while continuing to provide overdose interventions, outreach, hygiene support, clothing, and connections to care. Recurring monthly gifts help make this work possible every single day. Join our sustaining donor community today.

At OnPoint NYC, we are committed to saving lives – meeting people where they are, without judgment, with the support they need to stay safe and healthy. Make a recurring donation today to help make our communities healthier and safer for everyone.

05/20/2026

May is - a time to raise awareness and educate on the need for support. Roughly half of all people who use drugs also have mental health conditions, but treatment is often inaccessible. We work to remove these barriers. “We’re meeting them when they need it in the moment," says Samantha Corso of our Mental Health team. Learn more.

Get insight on OnPoint NYC's unique approach to mental health care, and how it helps create trust, provide support, and promote wellness for those in our community.

05/20/2026

Our East Harlem Wellness Hub hosts a rooftop beekeeping program, creating opportunities for staff to slow down, and reconnect in community with one another. Beyond the rooftop, the bees help pollinate local parks, gardens, trees, flowers, and neighborhood green spaces, supporting healthier urban ecosystems. Like our Outreach and Public Safety Team, they’re doing their part to help communities thrive. This , we’re celebrating the small things that help bring people together and strengthen our communities. Read more. https://bit.ly/4dEgwAH

05/19/2026

Hepatitis is a "hidden epidemic," as many do not know they have it. Early detection and treatment is critical to avoiding potentially-fatal liver damage. This & , we encourage our community to get tested. Learn more about our walk-in testing and treatment services.

Mental health care can be difficult to access in the best of circumstances. OnPoint NYC’s core community, who use drugs and/or engage in s*x work, face additional forms of marginalization. Responding to this need, OnPoint NYC has established drop-in mental health services to remove these barriers.

05/18/2026

For our participants, our garden “is like an escape from all the negative things they see in this world, even if it's only for a few minutes,” shares Juan Cortez, our Associate Director of Holistic Services. As we transition into summer, our community is excited to have this restorative space to enjoy the weather and the company of each other.

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.