Schenectady, NY – With four fatal drug overdoses in the past week, the Schenectady Police Department today is advising residents of drug addiction resources throughout the area.
“In just over a week, The Schenectady Police Department has been made aware of 4 suspected fatal overdoses. Although these still need to be confirmed by toxicology, we know that getting the word out is more important that waiting for confirmation,” the department said after a deadly week in Schenectady. “If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, please reach out to one of the agencies listed below who can help. You do not have to do this alone.”
The following drug treatment resources are available to residents:
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 residential services, outpatient services, MAT, COTI Project, Tele-Medicine, Friends of Recovery, and Family Support
Conifer Park – (800) 928-6433 (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
Hometown Health Schenectady – (518) 370- 1441. Health Center that also provides MAT, employs CRPAs (Certified Recovery Peer Advocates), and their nurses are trained in SBIRT
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.
https://www.schenectadycounty.com/public-health/narcan – You can get trained in naloxone via the Schenectady County website. Call the Office of Community Services at (518) 386-2218 for more information.
Northern Rivers Mental Health Services- 518-952-9032- Mental health counseling services and wellness services.
www.northernrivers.org/mobile-crisis
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.