BATH, NY – The Steuben County Public Health Department and partners are sharing updated overdose data for September 2024: 31 overdoses were reported, 0 fatalities were reported, and 7 instances of Narcan administration were cited.
In September, seven of Steuben’s overdose records cited opioids as a suspected drug causing the overdose. Fourteen overdose records did not note a specific substance or were not able to be accessed for a full review, and the remaining 10 records indicated another substance was suspected to be the cause of an overdose. Other reported substances included alcohol, prescription drugs, and others.
“We are pleased to see that Narcan was administered on all occasions where the suspected drug was an opioid” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. “Using Narcan saves lives and is free. I urge all residents to learn how to administer Narcan safely and effectively.”
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.
For the latest Steuben County updates, visit Steuben County’s website at https://www.steubencountyny.
Ryan Stryker, MPH
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Steuben County Public Health