Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department today issued a warning and notice to residents regarding a spike in overdose fatalities this month. According to police, between Saturday, September 3rd and Wednesday, September 7th, the Schenectady Police Department responded to 4 suspected fatal overdoses.
“Though these still need to be confirmed through toxicology, that is 4 possible fatal overdoses in 5 days,” the department said.
At this time the department did not disclose whether or not before fatal incidents were related to the same drugs used or if the death suggests a bad batch of illegal drugs circulating in the community.
The Utica Police Department provided the following information that is available to drug addicts within the city:
There is help available, and many of our partners are listed below. PLEASE reach out if you are living with a substance use disorder or know someone who is.
Catholic Charities/Project Safe Point – 24/7 Health Hub toll free # – 1-866-930-4999. Harm reduction services, overdose prevention (including naloxone) treatment readiness and referral, syringe exchange, HIV and Hepatitis C Screening. Fentanyl test strips are also available by calling the number above.
New Choices – (518)346-4436 or (518) 382-7838. Provides outpatient services, MAT, COTI Project, Tele-Medicine, Friends of Recovery, and Family Support
Conifer Park – 518-399-6446 for the main facility and 800-926-6433 for intake/admissions (Inpatient), (518) 372-7031 (outpatient). Provides MAT, and Family Support services.
SPARC Inpatient Rehab – (518) 452-6700
SPARC Rotterdam clinic – (518) 357-2909. Provides outpatient and MAT services
Ellis Emergency Department- Provides MAT and referrals to treatment, and CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) support: Mon-Fri 8-4 with referrals to either Conifer Park or Catholic Charities outside of those hours.
The RSS/Ellis Living Room- (518) 831-1523. Provides an alternate to visiting Emergency Room for mental health crises.
Hometown Health – Open Mon-Thu 7:00am-7:00pm, Fri 7:00am-5:00pm and Sat 9:00am-1:00pm. Call 518-370-1441 ext. 4182 or ext. 4175. Offering health services, Certified Recovery Peer Advocated (CRPA’s), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Outpatient Substance Use Disorder services, and nursing staff and SUD OP staff trained in SBIRT, helping with early intervention and treatment for those with a substance use disorder. Visit http://hometownhealthcenters.org/ for more information.
Project COAST – (Coordinated Opioid and Stimulant Treatment) – 866-518-4991. This is 24/7 same day access to MAT for individuals that use opioids.
St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers – Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) – provide a comprehensive range of assistance to individuals and families in need of care. They can help out with housing assistance, food insecurities, mental health treatment, substance use treatment, case management, etc. Call (518)-354-5390 for more information.
https://www.schenectadycounty.com/public-health/narcan – You can get trained in naloxone via the Schenectady County website. Call Jennifer Hayden at (518) 386-2067 or the Office of Community Services at (518) 386-2218 for more information.
The Schenectady Cares Program at the Schenectady Police Department- 24/7, walk-in program which helps individuals connect with services throughout the region. 518-630-0911.