November 26, 2024
BATH, NY – FROM THE STEUBEN CO PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE: The Steuben County Public Health Department and partners are sharing updated overdose data for October 2024: 28 overdoses were reported, 1 fatality was reported, and 7 instances of Narcan administration were cited.
In October, three of Steuben’s overdose records cited opioids as a suspected drug causing the overdose. Seventeen overdose records did not note a specific substance or were not able to be accessed for a full review, and the remaining 8 records indicated another substance was suspected to be the cause of an overdose. Other reported substances included alcohol, prescription drugs, and others.
“Steuben County and its partners are continuing to improve opportunities for accessible Narcan” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Get trained on how to use Narcan safely and effectively. You can save a life.”
Narcan training is available at https://www.steubencountyny.gov/narcan or in-person training can be scheduled by calling Steuben Public Health at 607-664-2438 or reaching out to the Steuben Prevention Coalition’s Opioid Committee. Find Narcan wall box units near you using the Narcan Location Map: https://scnygis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d9a2723d449a4e558a2dfd44a121e823
Local support is available. Steuben County Substance Abuse Services (SCASAS) offers outpatient services in Bath (607-664-2156), Corning (607-937-6201), and Hornell (607-324-2483) as well as after-hours services (607-937-7800). CASA Trinity in Hornell (607-282-5200) and Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath offer detox and inpatient services as well. By texting the keyword “GetHelpNY” to 898-211, users will be guided through a series of questions to help them, or their loved ones find the assistance they need. Residents are also encouraged to call 211 for other local support.
