Pressing for the policy and funding that make hepatitis elimination possible in New York City.

Join community members in supporting the City Council-funded Viral Hepatitis Initiative and advocating on local, state and federal policy and legislative issues.

Our Goals

1. Educate City Council members on the impact of the Viral Hepatitis Initiative.
2. Share advocacy and legislative information with community members and with staff at community-based organizations focused on harm reduction, syringe exchange, drug user health, immigrant and foreign-born populations, people with HIV/AIDS, and others at risk of viral hepatitis.
3. Provide the Hep Free NYC community with information on state and federal legislative issues.

How Community Members Can Get Involved

Collective action drives real change, and community members are central to the work of eliminating hepatitis in New York City. There are several ways to get involved. However you choose to take part, you become part of a community working toward a healthier, safer New York City for everyone.

• Attend our advocacy meetings

  Meetings are a chance to hear about current policy issues, discuss strategy, and learn from people working in the field. Your perspective helps shape where the committee focuses its efforts.

• Volunteer your time

  Support outreach programs, help at community events, or lend a hand with administrative work. Volunteering connects you with others committed to hepatitis elimination.

• Raise awareness in your networks

  Share information about hepatitis and our campaigns on social media, in community groups, or in everyday conversation. Awareness is what builds the support behind policy change.

• Make a donation

  Financial support helps fund advocacy, research, and community programs. Contributions of any size move us closer to a hepatitis-free New York City.

• Join the Advocacy Committee

  Committee members take an active role in leading initiatives and influencing policy, helping ensure that the voices of people affected by hepatitis are part of the conversation.

Advocacy Resources

• Toolkit — PDF NYC Viral Hepatitis Initiative Advocacy Toolkit Talking points and guidance for meeting with elected officials.
• Directory Find Your City Council Member Look up your district and representative on the Council website.
• Plan — PDF NYC Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan The city's roadmap for eliminating viral hepatitis in New York.
• Application City Council Funding Application Discretionary funding application and filing period details.
• Tracker Discretionary Award Tracker Follow the status of City Council discretionary awards.
• Recording Hepatitis B & C Advocacy Training Recorded training session on advocating for viral hepatitis funding.