Opioid

New York Daily News: Alliance for Positive Change leading the fight against overdose deaths

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On Sunday, August 15, 2021, the New York Daily News wrote a feature story about the COVID-19-influenced spike in overdose deaths, and the tireless work of staff like Alliance LES Harm Reduction Center’s Shantae Owens.  

Learn more about how Alliance is caring for our community during the coronavirus outbreak here: www.alliance.nyc/coronavirus and support our work by giving to the Coronavirus Support Fund today!

WFUV Cityscape features Alliance’s Floyd Mitchell

Alliance harm reduction coordinator Floyd Mitchell spoke with WFUV’s Cityscape about the surge in opioid use, and how Alliance’s work has become even more vital. While social distance requirements have made it difficult to keep some program participants involved on a path to positive change, Floyd and his colleagues are adapting to ensure we keep promoting positive change.