About Bridge Erie to Harm Reduction
Bridge Erie to Harm Reduction is a new learning collaborative designed to meet the evolving challenges of the drug and opioid epidemics. Replacing the Erie County Overdose Prevention Task Force after nearly a decade of service, this initiative represents a renewed commitment to saving lives and supporting communities.
This new model for collaboration and coordination will be driven by local and national data and trends. Bridge Erie to Harm Reduction will focus on reducing overdose risk, connecting people who use drugs to care, expanding public education, and building infrastructure across the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery. The program emphasizes equity and the inclusion of voices with lived and living experience.

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Meetings and Presentations
Meetings are typically held online on the last Thursday of every month from 12pm-1:30pm (excluding holidays).
Upcoming Meeting
Our next session will be taking place on November 20th, 2025 12p-1:30p. Please utilize the Webex registration form to sign up: https://erie.webex.com/weblink/register/rc9c8e1d6251a5485607e86fef93f8662
Overview of the session:
- Local overdose data & trends with Jason Meurlin, Data Analyst Erie County Office of Harm Reduction
- Maria “Apple” Domingo serves as the Director of Veteran Services at the Veterans One-stop Center, where she brings a deep commitment to supporting those who have served. With a degree in Behavioral Sciences and over 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Apple has cultivated expertise in working with diverse populations. Her background includes 12 years in Refugee Resettlement and 18 years in Adult Education, which she now channels into comprehensive support services focused on homelessness prevention and suicide prevention for Veterans. Known for her compassionate leadership and strategic vision, Apple is dedicated to empowering Veterans and fostering resilience in the community.
Previous Meetings
- Thursday, October 30, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- September 25th, 2025 @ 12pm-1:30pm.
Contact
Phone: (716) 858-2958
Email: bridgeerietoharmreduction@erie.gov