The 2026 Statewide Harm Reduction Symposium will be held on November 17-18, 2026 in Troy, NY. We are seeking 40-minute presentation proposals from local health departments and community partners that showcase innovative overdose prevention and harm reduction strategies and interventions. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Meeting the Moment: Building Stronger Community-Based Systems.”
Submission Deadline: May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Submit here: Please view the full CFA above and Click here to submit an abstract!
Questions? Contact Danielle Pellino at [email protected]
Save the Date: 2026 Harm Reduction Symposium
Overview: Join NYSACHO for the 2026 Annual Statewide Harm Reduction Symposium! This symposium has become a vital event to convene local health departments and community partners working in substance use, overdose prevention, and harm reduction. Bringing together public health professionals, community organizations, and advocates, the symposium provides a platform to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and enhance efforts to reduce substance-related harms and support people who use drugs across New York State.
Audience: Local health departments in NYS and their selected community partner. NYSACHO will provide lodging for these two representatives from each county.
When: November 17-18, 2026
Where: Hilton Garden Inn Troy in Troy, NY
Registration opens: July 6, 2026
Contact: Danielle Pellino ([email protected])
Please see the flyer for more details and stay tuned for more information!