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Shining A Bright Light On Our Strength & Weakness
Exponents is a nonprofit organization located in the heart of New York City serving those impacted by substance use and other chronic health conditions.
Their mission is to deliver these services through a client-centered, strength-based approach, which greatly improves health outcomes and promotes overall wellness in our communities.
Joe Turner is the co-founder and current CEO of Exponents, a 30-year-old community based human services and harm reduction program in NYC. Exponents provides compassionate and person-centered drug treatment, recovery and wellness services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers. Since its founding in 1988, over 11, 000 program graduates have completed its programs-many of whom are in management positions of nonprofit agencies.
At Exponents, “…we meet people where they are, but we don’t leave them there”!
Tune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.
Segment 1
The segment begins with a conversation about how the Exponents philosophy came to be. Joe Turner recounts his experiences and memories of the AIDS pandemic. He remembers how terrifying that time was and how the response of the LGBTQ+ community shaped the outcome of the lives of many individuals; instead of a philosophy of abstinence, Joey says the Act Up movement promoted ‘safer sex’ and in doing so, were able to provide a feasible alternative to the AIDS pandemic.
Inspired by this philosophy, Joe Turner wanted to find alternatives to substance abuse treatments which are rooted in compassion. Joe states that his organization meets people at the stage of recovery they are in.
Segment 2
The second segment begins with a discussion about how the intersection of different social issues contribute to substance abuse and addiction. Joe says recovery “cannot be done in a vacuum”. Joe stresses the necessity of substance abuse programs which take into consideration or address different issues that contribute to addiction and the social effects of addiction. Furthermore, Joe highlights the conditions within different systems (such as the asylum system) which can actually exacerbate addiction.
Segment 3
The third segment of the interview begins with a discussion about the services they offer. Exponents offer multiple programs, some of which complement one of another. Joe refers to the variety of services as a ‘constellation’ of services which can help those who are addicted to substances to rebuild and reshape their lives. Exponents strives to create an atmosphere which allows people the agency to make choices. These services are low threshold services meaning abstinence is not a required condition to participate in these programs. All that is required to access these services is a willingness to show up and to make a choice about their recovery. After going through the programs, Joe says about 90% of people choose to participate in recovery programs
Segment 4
The final segment centers on a discussion about the needs of Exponents; certain services are not funded by grants and this creates a need for greater support from the community. Joe and Tommy also discuss the value of strategic connections and the importance of community engagement in the efforts of this non-profit organization. Joe shares some of the contact information of the organization for those who would like to connect with and get involved with the organization.
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Exponents is a nonprofit organization located in the heart of New York City serving those impacted by substance use and other chronic health conditions.
Their mission is to deliver these services through a client-centered, strength-based approach, which greatly improves health outcomes and promotes overall wellness in our communities.
Joe Turner is the co-founder and current CEO of Exponents, a 30-year-old community based human services and harm reduction program in NYC. Exponents provides compassionate and person-centered drug treatment, recovery and wellness services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers. Since its founding in 1988, over 11, 000 program graduates have completed its programs-many of whom are in management positions of nonprofit agencies.
At Exponents, “…we meet people where they are, but we don’t leave them there”!
Tune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.
Segment 1
The segment begins with a conversation about how the Exponents philosophy came to be. Joe Turner recounts his experiences and memories of the AIDS pandemic. He remembers how terrifying that time was and how the response of the LGBTQ+ community shaped the outcome of the lives of many individuals; instead of a philosophy of abstinence, Joey says the Act Up movement promoted ‘safer sex’ and in doing so, were able to provide a feasible alternative to the AIDS pandemic.
Inspired by this philosophy, Joe Turner wanted to find alternatives to substance abuse treatments which are rooted in compassion. Joe states that his organization meets people at the stage of recovery they are in.
Segment 2
The second segment begins with a discussion about how the intersection of different social issues contribute to substance abuse and addiction. Joe says recovery “cannot be done in a vacuum”. Joe stresses the necessity of substance abuse programs which take into consideration or address different issues that contribute to addiction and the social effects of addiction. Furthermore, Joe highlights the conditions within different systems (such as the asylum system) which can actually exacerbate addiction.
Segment 3
The third segment of the interview begins with a discussion about the services they offer. Exponents offer multiple programs, some of which complement one of another. Joe refers to the variety of services as a ‘constellation’ of services which can help those who are addicted to substances to rebuild and reshape their lives. Exponents strives to create an atmosphere which allows people the agency to make choices. These services are low threshold services meaning abstinence is not a required condition to participate in these programs. All that is required to access these services is a willingness to show up and to make a choice about their recovery. After going through the programs, Joe says about 90% of people choose to participate in recovery programs
Segment 4
The final segment centers on a discussion about the needs of Exponents; certain services are not funded by grants and this creates a need for greater support from the community. Joe and Tommy also discuss the value of strategic connections and the importance of community engagement in the efforts of this non-profit organization. Joe shares some of the contact information of the organization for those who would like to connect with and get involved with the organization.