BATH, NY – The Steuben County Public Health Department and partners are sharing updated overdose data for March 2024: 19 overdoses were reported, 0 fatalities were reported, and 6 instances of Narcan administration were cited.
“We are all pleased to see a 33% decrease of suspected overdoses in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Public Health and its partners stay committed to providing support to those in need. Free Narcan training is always available through our office, and we urge everyone to tap into this great resource.”
In March, four of Steuben’s overdose records cited opioids as a suspected drug causing the overdose. Seven 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, 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.
