BATH, NY – The Steuben County Public Health Department and partners are sharing updated overdose data for December: 27 overdoses were reported, 0 fatalities were reported, and 10 instances of Narcan administration were cited.
“Opioid use in Steuben County continues to be a concern,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Steuben County Public Health and our partners strive to provide accessible and equitable resources for all residents. We remain committed to reducing substance use within the county.”
In December, three of Steuben’s overdose records cited opioids as a suspected drug causing the overdose. Six overdose records did not note a specific substance or were not able to be accessed for a full review, and the remaining 18 records indicated another substance was suspected to be the cause of an overdose. Other reported substances included alcohol, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and others.
Narcan training is available at https://www.steubencountyny.
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. Residents are also encouraged to call 211 for other local support.
For the latest Steuben County updates, visit Steuben County’s website at https://www.steubencountyny.
