Programs

Holistic Health Services

St. Ann’s Corner of Harm Reduction (SACHR) is in itself a sanctuary, a safe haven to come to seek solace and compassion from an often unforgiving world. The Sanctuary within SACHR is a room where participants can find a peaceful place of healing and rest. Auricular acupuncture (NADA protocol) and full-body acupuncture are offered by certified and licensed professionals, free of charge to our participants.

Our belief and experience are that these body-oriented modalities can ignite change within an individual, helping one transition from fear and despair to a place of hope, confidence, and serenity. We begin at the simplest of beginnings: providing effective yet compassionate, human-to-human care.

Programs Include

• Acupuncture / Ear Seeds

• Massage Therapy

• Reiki

• Showers

• Mental Health Groups

• Nutrition Program

• Recreational Activities and Trips

Drug User Health Hub

A central component of the services we provide at SACHR is the Drug User Health Package. It can be best described as a comprehensive set of interventions aimed at addressing the needs of injecting drug users in the South Bronx. The approach is flexible and multilayered and is delivered to the community through outreach teams, community venues, peer overdose responders, licensed social workers, and medical clinicians. SACHR’s Health Hub focuses on addressing the full spectrum of needs. Rather than only dealing with problems after they have arisen, evidence-based prevention strategies that emphasize patient dialogue and respect will be integral to our approach.

Programs Include

• Bupe Services

• Naloxone Services

• HIV/HCV Testing

• Overdose Prevention

• Case Management

• Ryan White Services

Women's Service Unit

The Women’s Services Unit (WSU) is about women helping women. The goal is to create a safe haven where members know that the other women have their back. The WSU helps women take charge of their lives by introducing education and information that strengthens their communication and leadership skills. This includes the Persistent Women Program and Women in Power Group. Persistent Women is a women’s only program that helps participants self-advocate in all their relationships, especially intimate ones.

This program is aimed at anyone who identifies as a woman and engages in high-risk behavior and/or is living with HIV/AIDs. Our goal is to provide women with the resources to empower themselves and self-advocate in their own lives.

Programs Include

• Persistent Women's Group

• Reproductive Health Hub

• Women-Only Outreach

• Hygienic Supplies Available

MEAL PROGRAM

A healthy diet is key for supporting mental health and improving one's quality of life. Serving over 100 meals per day, SACHR’s Meal Program offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options every weekday. All of our dishes are prepared daily with fresh ingredients from people in our community! Since 1992, meals have been a part of our essential services. We understand that harm reduction comes in many shapes and forms, which is why we provide meals so our participants can focus on the care they need. Check out the schedule below for when you can receive a meal at our agency!

For more information, read up on our meal program here.

Monday - Friday

Breakfast 9:00 am - 11:00am

Lunch 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Dinner 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Outreach Services

Our Outreach Program works across the South Bronx providing services to those that cannot reach our agency. We believe in a continuum of care so our Outreach Program provides the same services as we do indoors, offering free, non-judgmental access to information and materials that will help preserve your health and well-being. The team provides syringes, alcohol pads, and other supplies to people who inject drugs and are at risk for various infections including HIV and Hep C. No matter the weather, our team is out providing care to those who need it the most.

139th St. and St. Ann’s Ave

Tuesdays : 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Fridays : 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

148th St. and Bergen Ave

Fridays : 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Hunt's Point Women's Outreach 

Thursdays : 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Behavioral Health Hub

Our Behavioral Health Program meets participants where they are and honors their self-determination by partnering with them to achieve their identified goals. Made up of licensed providers that deliver comprehensive behavioral health services, our clinicians provide psychosocial assessments, individual psychotherapy, group counseling, mindfulness meditation, acupuncture, and stress reduction services. In an effort to extend services outside of the agency, we also provide educational workshops and referrals to psychiatrists. Participants may access mental health services on a walk-in basis or by scheduled appointment.

Groups and Services Include

• Anger Management Groups

• Mindfulness Groups

• On-Site Medical Consultation

• Referral Services to other Providers

Ryan White Services

SACHR’s Supportive Counseling and Family Stabilization Program serves the agency’s HIV positive population. Our robust program is client-centered and works to reduce barriers to medical care by providing effective care coordination, accompaniments to appointments, metro-cards, direct observation therapy (DOT) for medication, and advocacy. Meeting on a weekly basis, our team will be able to coordinate medical and support services by connecting participants to primary care, HIV treatment including PEP/PrEP resources, housing, mental health services, psychiatric care and legal services.

HIV / HCV Testing programs

The saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” could not be truer. Our Testing program provides both testing and counseling for participants. While needle exchange efforts have almost eliminated new transmissions of HIV, Hep C is still an epidemic among the community of people who inject drugs. We are addressing this public health problem through outreach and educational efforts at our facility.

Our services include both pre and post test counseling and we educate people about the risks of transmission, strategies to prevent infection, and the steps that need to be taken if infection has occurred. If positive for Hep C, we can help cure you by connecting you with the necessary treatments.

Monday - friday

10:00am - 5:30pm

Overdose Prevention

At SACHR we offer free training to community members and community based organizations to cut the spread of accidental fatal opioid overdoses. We are dedicated to preventing overdoses at all costs and will continue to take the initiative to come up with new interventions like offering on-site Narcan training to all of our program participants. SACHR started the test strip movement in the U.S., teaching drug users how to test their drugs for fentanyl, a powerful opioid, prior to ingestion. If they can detect fentanyl in their drugs, they can make an informed decision.

We believe that an educated consumer is an empowered consumer. Since the introduction of illicitly manufactured fentanyl into the street drug supply fentanyl-related deaths have risen by nearly 700% since 2000 nationwide. As a result of our initial push with offering drug testing strips, it is now standard across the Nation in Harm Reduction Programs and with drug users’ unions in an effort to reduce accidental overdose.

SYRINGE OUTREACH RESPONSE TEAM

The SORT program is an initiative aimed at addressing the proper disposal and safe removal of used syringes found in public spaces. The program focuses on ensuring the health and safety of both the community and the environment by organizing regular clean-up activities and promoting education around safe syringe disposal practices.

The primary objective of SORT is to prevent accidental needlestick injuries and minimize the potential risks associated with improperly discarded syringes, but the program also serves other purposes. SORT not only ensures the removal of hazardous waste from public areas, but also aims to reduce the stigma surrounding drug use and promote a compassionate approach towards individuals struggling with addiction. By addressing the issue of syringe litter in a systematic and educational manner, this program contributes to a cleaner and safer environment for the entire community.

GROUP WORK

SACHR goes beyond the tedious word-talk of groups by developing and organizing interactive social and group dynamic activities that will allow wounds to heal and invite healthier possibilities. Our group work program is a cornerstone of the organization, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among its diverse members. Designed to bring people from different backgrounds together, this program creates a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can develop valuable skills, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to the betterment of the community.

Through a wide range of group activities, workshops, and projects, the program promotes teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Participants engage in collaborative endeavors that encourage mutual understanding and empathy, transcending societal barriers. By working together towards common goals, members gain a deeper appreciation for diversity and learn to appreciate the strengths and perspectives each person brings to the table.