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Stories + Statistics = Success
Over the past month, I’ve shared with you the impact of harm reduction programs for active and former drug users. Statistics like how harm reduction programs such as ours have resulted in a staggering 75% drop in HIV infections among drug users. Personal stories like how Allen went from being an alcoholic living in shelters to…
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What I learned on my trip to Coney Island
Last month, I rode out to Coney Island, in Brooklyn, with Isaac & Pedro, two staff in our Integrated Harm Reduction Program to see their work in action. Nestled right next to the iconic rides on Coney Island’s historic boardwalk is a neighborhood where injection drug use is common. Despite the wind and rain, we…
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More Great News for Trans Health!
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced earlier this week new regulations to include transgender health care services under New York State’s Medicaid program. ( PDF). The proposed regulations provide treatment for hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery. The new regulation will guarantee transgender New Yorkers access to Medicaid-funded care, which is critical to safeguarding the principle of…
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Harlem United Names Jacqui Kilmer as New CEO
Media Contact: Ms. Leah Serinsky Public Relations Manager 212-803-2850 x2859 // lserinsky@harlemunited.org New York, NY (December 17, 2014) – Harlem United announced today that its Board of Directors has named experienced attorney and non-profit executive Jacquelyn (Jacqui) Kilmer as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2015. Kilmer currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of…
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Try to not catch this smile
Over the past few weeks, I’ve told you about the breadth and depth of the impact Harlem United’s harm reduction and recovery support services makes. Today, I want to get personal with you and share the story of one of our clients. Behind all of the stats, there are real people that come to Harlem…
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Runner Spotlight: Adrian Aliberti
Every year, a group of people come together to raise money for Harlem United while running the New York City marathon. It’s an inspiring mix: long-time runners mixed with first-time marathoners, Harlem United staff mixed with local community members mixed with supporters overseas. After this year’s race, Adrian Aliberti, a Harlem United team member from Argentina,…
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Harlem United Supports 11 Days of Action
Harlem United stands with our ally, VOCAL NY, and many other partners calling for accountability and justice for Eric Garner and all other victims of police brutality and violence. We recognize that HIV prevention and community-based health are deeply interconnected with the safety and security of our communities. The organizers of 11 Days of Action…
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NYC Makes Birth Certificate Gender Correction Easier
There’s good news for New Yorkers this week! On December 8, the New York City Council voted to end the discriminatory policy requiring transgender people to undergo surgery before being issued a birth certificate with their corrected sex. The new legislation comes after Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund filed a lawsuit against the city…
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This is how harm reduction works
249 people with a history of drug use—past or present—entered our six-month long Recovery Support Services program this year to make progress on their recovery goals. We use a harm reduction model to meet clients where they are and support them in making changes that help them to accomplishing their long-term goals. Many of our clients…
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Make an impact with us on #GivingTuesday
At its heart, Giving Tuesday is about making an impact. I’m proud that at Harlem United, we evaluate every program’s impact to make sure that we accomplish what we set out to accomplish. Today, I want to share more about one aspect of our work that makes us unique. By supporting current and former drug…
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