Stay Involved, Stay Supported—Resources for HARP Members

Breaking the Stigma Around Addiction

Stigma means treating someone unfairly. When people feel judged for addiction or needing help, they might not get the care they need. Stigma makes it harder to get help and can make people feel alone. Addiction is a health problem, not anyone’s fault.

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Building Awareness Around Harm Reduction

Harm reduction is about making drug use safer. Things you can do to reduce your risk and harm include:

  • Test your drugs

    Visit forms.ny.gov/s3/Harm-Reduction-Order-Form to order test strips before using.

  • Do not use drugs alone

    If you have to, call the Never Use Alone Hotline at 1-800-484-3731 so someone can help if needed.

  • Get support

    Text JOIN to 55753 (Partnership to End Addiction’s Help and Hope Text program) to receive helpful to receive helpful messages or connect with someone who cares.

  • Carry naloxone

    Visit forms.ny.gov/s3/Harm-Reduction-Order-Form to order this medicine for free—it can save a life by reversing an overdose.

  • Find meetings

    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and narcotics anonymous (NA) meetings can give support and help you stay on track.

  • Have an overdose plan

    Know what to do and who to call in an emergency

Additional Resources:

Organization

Contact Information

Service Offered

Ages Served

OASAS
  • 24/7 HOPEline (crisis & referral services)
  • Phone: 1-877-8HOPENY (1-877-846-7369)
  • Text: Text HOPENY to 467369
  • Help & Hope Text Program: Text JOIN to 55753
  • Additional Hotlines: Never Use Alone: Call  1-800-484-3731
  • Overdose & Support Hotlines: Never Use Alone Hotline: 1-800-484-3731
  • Stigma
  • Harm Reduction
  • Using Test Strips
  • Carry Naloxone
  • Prevention
  • Treatment
  • Harm Reduction
  • Recovery Support
  • Educational & Awareness Initiatives
  • Free Distribution of Harm Reduction Supplies
  • Education & Training
  • Public Awareness & Resources
  • Harm Reduction Supplies
  • Educational Resources & Training
  • “How to Use Test Strips”
  • Overdose Prevention Training
  • Supplies and Support
  • Free Harm Reduction Supplies & Distribution
  • Overdose Response Training & Educational Resources

New Yorkers of all ages.

US National Overdose Prevention
  • Peer-led Virtual Supervision During Use
  • Revise to Judgment-free, Stigma-free Interaction
  • Volunteer & Donation Opportunities

People of all ages.

Health NY (New York)

Have an Overdose Plan

New York State HOPEline (crisis & referral services):

  • Phone: 1-877-846-7369
  • Text: HOPENY (to 467369)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

  • Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (or text “GOT5” to 741741)

Additional Resources Mentioned:

  • HIV/AIDS Information Hotline: 1-800-541-2437 (English), 1-800-233-7432 (Spanish)
  • Safety Planning Guidance
  • Naloxone (Narcan)
  • Syringe Exchange & Safer Use
  • Behavioral and Supportive Resources
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Wraparound Community Support

People of all ages.

Partnership to End Addiction

Help and Hope Text Program

Text-based Support

  • Text: JOIN to 55753
  • SMS Commands: Text HELP for assistance
    Text STOP to unsubscribe

Additional Text Programs:

  • Grief Support: Text LOSS to 55753
  • Spanish-Language Support (Ayuda y Esperanza): Text AYUDA to 55753
  • Prescription Safety (RxAware): Text RXAWARE to 55753

Support Covering:

  • Active Substance Use
  • Active Substance Use
  • Testimonials

Parents and caregivers of minors or young adults – primarily focused on supporting family roles.

Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Peer Support Meetings
  • 12Step Recovery Program
  • Educational Materials & Resources
  • Public Information & Outreach
  • Specialized Support Offerings
  • Comprehensive Meeting Directory
  • Meeting Format Options
  • Virtual/online meetings
  • Hybrid meetings
  • AA Information & Education
  • Support Resources

People of all ages.

Urban Grief
  • Crisis & Bereavement Support
  • Grief & PsychoEducation Groups
  • Community & Professional Training
  • Public Education & Awareness
  • Victim Advocacy & Resource Navigation

People of all ages.

Organization

OASAS

Contact Information
  • 24/7 HOPEline (crisis & referral services)
  • Phone: 1-877-8HOPENY (1-877-846-7369)
  • Text: Text HOPENY to 467369
  • Help & Hope Text Program: Text JOIN to 55753
  • Additional Hotlines: Never Use Alone: Call  1-800-484-3731
  • Overdose & Support Hotlines: Never Use Alone Hotline: 1-800-484-3731
  • Stigma
  • Harm Reduction
  • Using Test Strips
  • Carry Naloxone

Service Offered
  • Prevention
  • Treatment
  • Harm Reduction
  • Recovery Support
  • Educational & Awareness Initiatives
  • Free Distribution of Harm Reduction Supplies
  • Education & Training
  • Public Awareness & Resources
  • Harm Reduction Supplies
  • Educational Resources & Training
  • “How to Use Test Strips”
  • Overdose Prevention Training
  • Supplies and Support
  • Free Harm Reduction Supplies & Distribution
  • Overdose Response Training & Educational Resources

Ages Served

New Yorkers of all ages.

Organization

US National Overdose Prevention

Contact Information

Service Offered
  • Peer-led Virtual Supervision During Use
  • Revise to Judgment-free, Stigma-free Interaction
  • Volunteer & Donation Opportunities

Ages Served

People of all ages.

Organization

Health NY (New York)

Contact Information

Have an Overdose Plan

New York State HOPEline (crisis & referral services):

  • Phone: 1-877-846-7369
  • Text: HOPENY (to 467369)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

  • Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (or text “GOT5” to 741741)

Additional Resources Mentioned:

  • HIV/AIDS Information Hotline: 1-800-541-2437 (English), 1-800-233-7432 (Spanish)

Service Offered
  • Safety Planning Guidance
  • Naloxone (Narcan)
  • Syringe Exchange & Safer Use
  • Behavioral and Supportive Resources
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Wraparound Community Support

Ages Served

People of all ages.

Organization

Partnership to End Addiction

Contact Information

Help and Hope Text Program

Text-based Support

  • Text: JOIN to 55753
  • SMS Commands: Text HELP for assistance
    Text STOP to unsubscribe

Additional Text Programs:

  • Grief Support: Text LOSS to 55753
  • Spanish-Language Support (Ayuda y Esperanza): Text AYUDA to 55753
  • Prescription Safety (RxAware): Text RXAWARE to 55753

Service Offered

Support Covering:

  • Active Substance Use
  • Active Substance Use
  • Testimonials

Ages Served

Parents and caregivers of minors or young adults – primarily focused on supporting family roles.

Organization

Alcoholics Anonymous

Contact Information

Service Offered
  • Peer Support Meetings
  • 12Step Recovery Program
  • Educational Materials & Resources
  • Public Information & Outreach
  • Specialized Support Offerings
  • Comprehensive Meeting Directory
  • Meeting Format Options
  • Virtual/online meetings
  • Hybrid meetings
  • AA Information & Education
  • Support Resources

Ages Served

People of all ages.

Organization

Urban Grief

Contact Information

Service Offered
  • Crisis & Bereavement Support
  • Grief & PsychoEducation Groups
  • Community & Professional Training
  • Public Education & Awareness
  • Victim Advocacy & Resource Navigation

Ages Served

People of all ages.

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