Community Support Services

Community Support Services

VIP provides a range of community support services and supplies designed to reduce overdose, prevent the spread of diseases, reduce stigma, and engage vulnerable people through a person-centered approach. Supplies include fentanyl/xylazine test strips, naloxone, syringes and safe sex and wound care kits. When possible, VIP’s community support services team distributes food, clothing, and basic hygiene kits. Community support services are provided via street outreach and community partnerships.

Early Intervention Services (EIS)

VIP’s Early Intervention Services (EIS) offers free HIV testing, counseling, substance use assessments, and referral to treatment for consumers with a history or current substance use disorder. We focus on community testing through collaboration with other agencies and in high-risk areas throughout New York City’s five boroughs.

Quick Information

Location:

  • Community Support Services: 770 E 176th St, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10460
  • Early Intervention Services: 770 E 176th St, 5th Floor, Bronx, NY 10460

Contact Information:

How to Get Help:

Community Support Services:

Early Intervention Services:

  • Call 718.466.8274 to speak with an EIS staff member
  • Walk-in at 770 E 176th St, 5th floor, Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Heat Advisory

The New York City Emergency Management Department (NYCEM) urges New Yorkers to take precautions during the hot weather expected on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in effect both Thursday and Friday from 12:00PM to 8:00PM. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s on Thursday and Friday, with heat indices up to 100°F on Thursday, June 11, and heat indices above 90°F on Friday, June 12.

Thunderstorms are likely both Thursday and Friday evening. There is a potential for isolated to scattered thunderstorms with localized heavy downpours mainly during the evening commute on Wednesday. There is a slight chance that some thunderstorms may be severe. Thunderstorms can also bring local winds gusts between 30-40 mph.

During periods of extreme heat, New Yorkers and visitors should use air conditioning to stay cool, go to a place that has air conditioning if it is not available at home, stay hydrated by drinking water at regular intervals, and limit strenuous activity, especially during the hottest parts of the day. If you don’t have air conditioning, find a cool place to visit nearby, like a friend’s place, a mall, a museum, a coffee shop, a library, or an NYC Cooling Center.

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