Exponents History
Below is a short timeline of important events that helped turn Exponents into the organization it is today.
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1988 – First ARRIVE class
ARRIVE was started with funding from NIDA. Its intent was to provide recently released diagnosed HIV+ persons with coping, health and wellness tools. ARRIVE began in a church basement with just seven parolees, who were also injection drug users. -
1997 – Exponents grows to include substance use treatment
In an effort to infuse our core values of respect and acceptance into traditional drug treatment, Exponents becomes licensed by NYS OASAS to provide Outpatient Substance Use Treatment, enhancing our ability to see clients through to recovery. -
1994 – Exponents moves to Chelsea
The agency moves uptown and begins to expand the reach of its services into Rikers Island -
1997 – Exponents grows to include substance use treatment
In an effort to infuse our core values of respect and acceptance into traditional drug treatment, Exponents becomes licensed by NYS OASAS to provide Outpatient Substance Use Treatment, enhancing our ability to see clients through to recovery. -
2007 – Ten Thousand Lives Changed!
ARRIVE exceeds 10,0000 graduates! An amazing milestone for a program whose participation is totally voluntary. -
2014 – Exponents’ new home
Exponents moves downtown to a state-of-the-art facility in the Financial District, close to the Fulton Street transportation hub, increasing access to clients from all New York’s boroughs. -
2015 – Exponents celebrates 25 Years
And the best is yet to come!
Testimonials