irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $107KStaff and volunteers distribute naloxone and fentanyl test strips to people at risk of overdose and others who may be in a position to assist, while providing training on how to use them.
named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Advocacy
Works at local and state levels to change policies and regulations impacting people who use drugs and their communities, including conducting research to inform legislators.
HIV & HCV Testing
Conducts HIV and Hepatitis C testing.
Harm Reduction Resources and Condoms
Offers free harm reduction tools and condoms to individuals and organizations to prevent HIV, Hepatitis C, and support safer practices.
Organizational Capacity Building
Helps Arizona organizations operationalize risk reduction programming with resources, consultations, and trainings on topics such as HIV, social determinants of health, and integrating risk reduction in diverse settings.
Overdose Education & Naloxone Distribution Network
Provides training to individuals on overdose prevention and expands access to naloxone across Arizona.
Risk Reduction Outreach Program
Provides services including overdose education, naloxone and supply distribution, HIV and hepatitis C testing in Maricopa, Yuma, Pima, Gila, and Yavapai counties.
Trainings and Workshops
Offers free workshops and trainings on overdose prevention and response, harm reduction, needle injury prevention, clinical intervention, wound care, hepatitis C, cultural contexts for injecting drug use, and stigma.
activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 3
- HIV and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Testing HIV & STI Testing and Treatment ServicesConducts HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) tests, having performed 1,699 tests between 2019 and 2022.
- Harm Reduction Outreach and EducationConducts street-based outreach and offers community workshops, training, consultation, and resources to reduce risks associated with HIV, Hepatitis C, overdose, and stigma for individuals, families, and organizations, particularly for people who use drugs.
- Naloxone Distribution and Overdose Prevention Training Overdose Prevention and ResponseManages Arizona's largest free naloxone network, distributing over 10,000 harm reduction kits in 2021 and reporting 21,393 overdose reversals between 2017 and 2022. The organization also trains individuals in overdose prevention, including naloxone use, having trained 29,984 individuals between 2019 and 2022, with some training offered in Spanish.
advocacy · 1
- Advocacy for Harm Reduction Legislation Health Access Policy AdvocacyEngages in state-wide advocacy to improve the lives of people who use drugs, including advocating for the passage of HB 2355 (legalizing pharmacist-dispensed naloxone), a Good Samaritan Law (protecting individuals reporting overdoses), SB 1486 (decriminalizing fentanyl test strips), SB 1250 (decriminalizing syringe access programs), and a Naloxone access bill.
research · 1
- Research and Publications Substance Use and Toxicology ResearchStaff members contribute to academic publications on topics related to harm reduction, with contributions appearing in journals such as AIDS Behavior, International Journal of Drug Policy, and BMC Harm Reduction, and collaborations with institutions like Maricopa County of Public Health and Johns Hopkins University Press.
capacity building · 1
- Capacity Building for Syringe Service ProgramsSupports the establishment and launch of syringe service programs, such as the Kingman Risk Reduction Program, the first in Northwest Arizona.
strategies · 4
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Community-led and Lived Experience Governance community-led_governance unique to this orgThe organization is guided and informed by individuals with lived experience with drug use, including activists, community members, and family members, who are involved at all levels from governance to direct service and advocacy. This ensures that all work is relevant, effective, and truly representative of the community it serves.
- Harm Reduction through Education and Resource Provision harm_reduction unique to this orgThe organization employs evidence-based harm reduction strategies by providing education, resources, and direct support (e.g., naloxone, supplies, testing) to individuals who use drugs. This approach aims to reduce negative consequences associated with drug use, improve health outcomes, and support individual goals without requiring abstinence.
- Multi-level Intervention for Systemic Change multi-level_intervention unique to this orgThe organization operates at individual (micro), organizational (mezzo), and systemic (macro) levels to create comprehensive change. This includes direct support for individuals, building capacity within other organizations to implement risk reduction programming, and advocating for policy changes at local and state levels to improve conditions for people who use drugs.
- Volunteer-Driven Capacity Expansion and Community Mobilization volunteer-driven_capacity_expansion unique to this orgThe organization leverages volunteers to expand its operational capacity, providing direct services, skilled support, and contributing to policy advocacy. It also mobilizes Arizonans more broadly to foster community-wide support and drive systemic change for people who use drugs.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$5.07M
Contributions & grants$5.02M99%
Program service revenue$51K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.88M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$2.59M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.01M
Cash$81K
Investments$0
Liabilities$724K
Net assets$1.29M
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Coles | CEO | 45 | $104K |
relationships · 9
who they work with
- ACLU of Arizona Partner — Connects with this organization working to make the world a better place for people who use drugs and communities.
- Addiction Haven Partner — Partnered in advocacy efforts for the Naloxone access bill in Arizona.
- American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Arizona Partner — Connects with this organization working to make the world a better place for people who use drugs and communities.
- Drug Policy Alliance Partner — Connects with this organization working to make the world a better place for people who use drugs and communities.
- Kingman Risk Reduction Program Partner — Supported the launch of the Kingman Risk Reduction Program, the first syringe service program in Northwest Arizona.
- Maricopa County of Public Health Partner — Collaborated on a publication in 2020.
- Phoenix Harm Reduction Organization Partner — Co-founders created Phoenix Harm Reduction Organization, which later became Sonoran Prevention Works and Shot In The Dark.
- Shot In The Dark Partner — Co-founders created Phoenix Harm Reduction Organization, which later became Sonoran Prevention Works and Shot In The Dark.
- staff, volunteers, and donors Partner — Collaborates with staff, volunteers, and donors to advance organizational mission