BATH, NY – The Steuben County Public Health Department and partners are sharing updated overdose data for August 2024: 19 overdoses were reported, 1 fatality was reported, and 6 instances of Narcan administration were cited.
In August, one of Steuben’s overdose records cited opioids as a suspected drug causing the overdose. Thirteen overdose records did not note a specific substance or were not able to be accessed for a full review, and the remaining 5 records indicated another substance was suspected to be the cause of an overdose. Other reported substances included alcohol, prescription drugs, and others.
“The 2024 overdoses to date are trending lower compared to 2023” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “This trend aligns with both the state and national trends of lower overdose reports. Steuben County and its partners strive stay on track with this national trend.”
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. 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.
