VOCAL-US
@vocal-us.bsky.social
VOCAL-US (Voices of Communities Activists and Leaders). Building on 25 years of power and leadership from NY, KY, and TX.
Inquiries: info@vocal-us.org
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“The Medicaid cuts will be devastating to our ability to continue to downward turn the overdose crisis,” said Jasmine Budnella, VOCAL-NY director of drug policy. “Medicaid is the single largest payer of substance use disorder treatment.
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Most recent data shows NYC overdose deaths are down. Will the trend continue?
During last year’s third quarter 498 people died from overdoses in New York City — according to new preliminary data from the DOHMH.
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July 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
“The Medicaid cuts will be devastating to our ability to continue to downward turn the overdose crisis,” said Jasmine Budnella, VOCAL-NY director of drug policy. “Medicaid is the single largest payer of substance use disorder treatment.
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Every day, families lose loved ones to overdose. In honor of their lives, families are urging Trump & Congress to prioritize health-based solutions that save lives & provide the care people urgently need. Sign to join them & demand health over punishment: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/famil...
April 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Every day, families lose loved ones to overdose. In honor of their lives, families are urging Trump & Congress to prioritize health-based solutions that save lives & provide the care people urgently need. Sign to join them & demand health over punishment: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/famil...
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Susan's son, Tyler, sought help for his addiction. Many barriers were put in the way like being blocked from treatment and medication due to stigma and denial by insurance. Now families like Susan’s are demanding health solutions to save lives. Join them: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/famil...
April 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Susan's son, Tyler, sought help for his addiction. Many barriers were put in the way like being blocked from treatment and medication due to stigma and denial by insurance. Now families like Susan’s are demanding health solutions to save lives. Join them: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/famil...
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📢Say it louder! We demand Housing for ALL, Not Budget Cuts and Cuffs!!
On April 22, we’re turning hope into action! Thousands will rally across the country—and in D.C. at the Capitol—to demand Housing NOW!
Learn more:https://bit.ly/42l0KGd
#HousingNOW #Homeless #Homelessness #EndHomelessnewss
On April 22, we’re turning hope into action! Thousands will rally across the country—and in D.C. at the Capitol—to demand Housing NOW!
Learn more:https://bit.ly/42l0KGd
#HousingNOW #Homeless #Homelessness #EndHomelessnewss
April 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
📢Say it louder! We demand Housing for ALL, Not Budget Cuts and Cuffs!!
On April 22, we’re turning hope into action! Thousands will rally across the country—and in D.C. at the Capitol—to demand Housing NOW!
Learn more:https://bit.ly/42l0KGd
#HousingNOW #Homeless #Homelessness #EndHomelessnewss
On April 22, we’re turning hope into action! Thousands will rally across the country—and in D.C. at the Capitol—to demand Housing NOW!
Learn more:https://bit.ly/42l0KGd
#HousingNOW #Homeless #Homelessness #EndHomelessnewss
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NYC showing up! We need real solutions to homelessness, like housing and healthcare.
Encampment sweeps, involuntary commitments, & shelter sanctions policy DON'T WORK. The NYPD's new "Quality of Life" division won't help if there's no resources or housing for people. Enough with the half measures!
Encampment sweeps, involuntary commitments, & shelter sanctions policy DON'T WORK. The NYPD's new "Quality of Life" division won't help if there's no resources or housing for people. Enough with the half measures!
April 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NYC showing up! We need real solutions to homelessness, like housing and healthcare.
Encampment sweeps, involuntary commitments, & shelter sanctions policy DON'T WORK. The NYPD's new "Quality of Life" division won't help if there's no resources or housing for people. Enough with the half measures!
Encampment sweeps, involuntary commitments, & shelter sanctions policy DON'T WORK. The NYPD's new "Quality of Life" division won't help if there's no resources or housing for people. Enough with the half measures!
Tomorrow at 7:30pm EST, we’re joining @pplsactioninst.bsky.social for a teach-in on HUD and how to fight back against Trump’s cuts to housing!
Our homes are not your tax cut!
Join here: www.mobilize.us/peoplesactio...
Our homes are not your tax cut!
Join here: www.mobilize.us/peoplesactio...
Our Homes Are Not Your Tax Cuts: HUD Teach-in · Peoples Action Institute
The Trump Administration is working with Congress to dismantle the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). This will not only eliminate and reduce essential resources for our families a...
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April 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Tomorrow at 7:30pm EST, we’re joining @pplsactioninst.bsky.social for a teach-in on HUD and how to fight back against Trump’s cuts to housing!
Our homes are not your tax cut!
Join here: www.mobilize.us/peoplesactio...
Our homes are not your tax cut!
Join here: www.mobilize.us/peoplesactio...
STATEMENT: VOCAL-US Denounces Sudden Cuts to Public Health Funds by Trump Admin.
These cuts are not just bureaucratic decisions – they are death sentences! The administration has sabotaged public health infrastructure and undermined efforts to prevent the very crises it claims to care about.
These cuts are not just bureaucratic decisions – they are death sentences! The administration has sabotaged public health infrastructure and undermined efforts to prevent the very crises it claims to care about.
March 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
STATEMENT: VOCAL-US Denounces Sudden Cuts to Public Health Funds by Trump Admin.
These cuts are not just bureaucratic decisions – they are death sentences! The administration has sabotaged public health infrastructure and undermined efforts to prevent the very crises it claims to care about.
These cuts are not just bureaucratic decisions – they are death sentences! The administration has sabotaged public health infrastructure and undermined efforts to prevent the very crises it claims to care about.
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Happening Now! We're outside @governor.ny.gov's Manhattan office to demand the Housing Access Voucher Program (HAVP) gets funding in this year's budget.
Homelessness isn't just a NYC problem! We've got folks rallying in Yonkers and Rochester today with the same message!
Homelessness isn't just a NYC problem! We've got folks rallying in Yonkers and Rochester today with the same message!
March 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happening Now! We're outside @governor.ny.gov's Manhattan office to demand the Housing Access Voucher Program (HAVP) gets funding in this year's budget.
Homelessness isn't just a NYC problem! We've got folks rallying in Yonkers and Rochester today with the same message!
Homelessness isn't just a NYC problem! We've got folks rallying in Yonkers and Rochester today with the same message!