Broome Overdose Action Collaborative

Let's wish our OPP staff good-luck as they present on two separate Naloxone distribution initiatives from Broome County, at the CDC's annual OD2A conference in Atlanta.

Three team members from the Overdose Prevention Program are in Atlanta with the CDC and partners from across the country sharing successes, challenges and learning how to

Today, OPP staff delivered naloxboxes to Christ Episcopal Church.

These boxes contain free naloxone overdose reversal kits that are readily accessible for community members to take.

Call us today at (607) 778-2805 if you or your agency is interested in hosting a Naloxbox!

This morning, representatives from the Broome County Health Department brought us two Naloxboxes as part of their Overdose Prevention Program.

Each container holds pouches of Narcan, a face mask, and gloves for anyone who might need emergency assistance. They are located by the entrance to Katie’s Clothing Closet and at the foot of the ramp heading into the Historic Church.

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We have received reports in the last 24 hours of increased suspected fatal and non overdoses.

If you’re using drugs once in a while or if you’re someone who uses drugs daily we encourage you to practice harm reduction measures: never use alone, go slowly, use fentanyl and xylazine test strips, learn about the importance of rescue breaths, have a naloxone kit available and if you are on the scene of an overdose call 911. Narcan is available at multiple organizations in Broome County. There’s also a Never Use Alone hotline: simply call 1-877-696-1996 to speak with a live person, judgement free.

We want to remind community members of the impacts of xylazine and medetomidine on opioid overdoses; these non-opioid substances are often added to drugs such as co***ne, he**in, methamphetamines, counterfeit pills and fentanyl to enhance drug effects or increase street value. If an overdose occurs and someone was suspected to have used one of these substances, rescue breaths are especially important.

If someone is experiencing an overdose, it’s important to call 9-1-1, administer naloxone, and provide rescue breaths.

Both fentanyl and xylazine test strips are also available in the community. If you or someone you love need harm reduction resources like a naloxone kit, xylazine and/or fentanyl test strips, you can call 211 for information on where to get them. That number is available 24 hours a day.

The Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP) offers drug checking services at its 275-277 Main Street location in Johnson City. This service allows you to receive on the spot lab quality analysis that will tell you exactly what substances are in the sample presented and at what strengths. Knowledge is power, so come and find out what you have, free of charge. For more information call 607-237-0497.