Rayce Samuelson

Rayce Samuelson is an Overdose Prevention Specialist - Responsible Person in Charge at OnPoint NYC, a harm reduction organization providing low-barrier services to people who use drugs. In November 2021, Rayce was part of the team that opened the first Overdose Prevention Center in the United States, a facility that allows individuals to safely consume illicit substances in a monitored environment. Rayce became the first manager of the site, supervising a team to prevent and reverse overdose, educate on safer drug use practices, and provide internal and external referrals for ongoing services. Rayce is a spokesperson and advocate for the importance of this life-saving harm reduction strategy to government officials and international media outlets.