Mariah McGough (she/her) is dedicated to elevating the voices of people who are fighting for the issues that have directly impacted their lives. By utilizing press and digital strategies, Mariah has a proven record of expanding the depth and quality of press coverage and shifting the narrative on our country’s most pressing issues, including homelessness, […]
Hector Barbosa (he/him) is one of VOCAL-NY’s PDSE Peer Educators. Hector is responsible for delivering PDSE services to New York City. He conducts weekly outreach & Narcan trainings at 3 locations. Hector is responsible for making supply packages for outreach and supports the PDSE team however he can.
LOUD (Leaders, Organizers, Users of Drugs) VOCAL-NY’s innovative peer training program. It is a multi-session educational program that blends traditional peer training with community organizing.
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VOCAL-NY and Mount Sinai Hospital in collaboration to find and treat people with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) who use drugs.
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We connect people who use drugs to health and wellness services that they deserve.
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Our first and longest running chapter, leaders and members have been organizing in New York City since 1999. The New York City chapter works on legislation at state and city levels.
