2026 Harm Reduction Symposium Partnership Prospectus

The New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO) is a not-for-profit association with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, representing local health departments (LHDs) in New York State. The association provides advocacy, training, and technical assistance to LHDs. It is the voice of the state’s local public health system working for all New Yorkers to prevent disease and disability, promote health and safety, and protect against public health hazard in the environment.

NYSACHO, in partnership with the New York State Department of Health, presents the Statewide Harm Reduction Symposium for LHDs to serve as an opportunity for LHDs and their community partners in overdose prevention and response to convene in-person to learn about emerging topics, local best practices, and connect with their peers across to state to advance local harm reduction strategies and solutions. This event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Troy.

Attendees
Approximately 200 attendees are expected for the 2026 Statewide Harm Reduction Symposium. The primary audience for this event will be programmatic staff and/or leadership from local health departments and their community partners across the state of New York. Attendees from the following sectors can also be expected to be in attendance:

• Community-based organizations
• Recovery and Treatment Partners
• Local Prevention Councils & Coalitions
• Departments of Social Services
• Departments of Community Services
• Departments of Mental Health
• First Responders
• People with Lived Experience & Peers