BATH, NY – The Steuben County Public Health Department and partners are sharing updated overdose data for April 2024: 18 overdoses were reported, 0 fatalities were reported, and 5 instances of Narcan administration were cited.
“Public health and its partners are working hard to continue the trend of lowering opioid overdoses” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “We continue to urge all residents to seek support for substance use. Free and confidential help is available 24/7 by calling 1-877-8-HOPENY (467369) or text HOPENY (467369).”
In April, two of Steuben’s overdose records cited opioids as a suspected drug causing the overdose. Ten overdose records did not note a specific substance or were not able to be accessed for a full review, and the remaining 6 records indicated another substance was suspected to be the cause of an overdose. Other reported substances included alcohol, 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.
