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Terrell Jones
Co-Director, Peer Network of New York (PNNY)
After years of self-destructive drug use, Jones initiated his own recovery and began his life in harm reduction as a peer worker. An original member of PNNY, he’s also outreach and advocacy program manager for New York Harm Reduction Educators, where he conducts street outreach, coordinates peer programs, provides training for medical students, and assists with advocacy initiatives and programming. Terrell has also worked with Drug Policy Alliance, National Harm Reduction Coalition, New York Academy of Medicine, and VOCAL-NY to discuss harm reduction policies and programs with elected officials, medical providers, social service providers, and community members. NOTE: Jones prefers to be contacted by phone: (929) 309-7320 (mobile)
FOCUS: Drugs
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANIZATION:
Peer Network of New York
