2022 national dea drug take back day
2022 National Clean out your medicine cabinet day
Congratulations and thank you to the Steuben Prevention Coalition Opioid Committee and
all of the volunteers for a very successful 2022 Black Balloon Day!
all of the volunteers for a very successful 2022 Black Balloon Day!
2022 black balloon day
Annual Black Balloon Day, held on March 6, 2022, brings awareness to the lives lost to overdose in the United States and all over the world. Communities everywhere will be hosting special events. Black balloons serve as the symbol for the day representing and commemorating the lives lost to overdose death in each community.
Overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, the US surpassed 100,000 overdose deaths, the highest number to date. Nationally, experts blame fentanyl for the sharp rise in overdose. More people have died from fentanyl overdose than COVID-19, car accidents and suicides making the human cost of the opioid epidemic staggering. Though any drugs can contribute to overdose death, opioid drugs are responsible for most.
In 2021, there were 264 reported overdoses in Steuben County, NY, up from 141 in 2020. Fifteen lives were lost to overdose death, up from nine in 2020. The majority of overdoses in Steuben County were as a result of heroin use with fentanyl overdose being the second highest contributor.
The Steuben Prevention Coalition Opioid Committee is raising awareness and reminding people that the fifteen residents of Steuben County who died from overdose in 2022 were more than numbers. They were fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, and friends. If someone you love is suffering from Opioid Use Disorder or addiction of any kind, please use the resource list below to reach out for help.
Overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, the US surpassed 100,000 overdose deaths, the highest number to date. Nationally, experts blame fentanyl for the sharp rise in overdose. More people have died from fentanyl overdose than COVID-19, car accidents and suicides making the human cost of the opioid epidemic staggering. Though any drugs can contribute to overdose death, opioid drugs are responsible for most.
In 2021, there were 264 reported overdoses in Steuben County, NY, up from 141 in 2020. Fifteen lives were lost to overdose death, up from nine in 2020. The majority of overdoses in Steuben County were as a result of heroin use with fentanyl overdose being the second highest contributor.
The Steuben Prevention Coalition Opioid Committee is raising awareness and reminding people that the fifteen residents of Steuben County who died from overdose in 2022 were more than numbers. They were fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, and friends. If someone you love is suffering from Opioid Use Disorder or addiction of any kind, please use the resource list below to reach out for help.
On March 6, across the United States families and loved ones remember and celebrate the lives lost to overdose. This day has become known as Black Balloon Day.
Black Balloon Day has become a national and international event, bringing awareness to overdose deaths.
Save the planet—release a virtual balloon.
The Opioid Committee under the Steuben Prevention Coalition has made a practice to release virtual balloons this year on #BlackBalloonDay and we encourage everyone to do the same. If you wish to participate and share your loved one’s name and/or story this year on March 6, simply follow the steps outlined below.
Share your loved one’s name and/or story or a message of hope and support for others.
Click here to request to have a virtual balloon released for someone on March 6th. The deadline for the request is Friday, March 4th!
The Opioid Committee will be adding the virtual releases on Facebook throughout the day on March 6th.
EXAMPLE of what we will be posted after you request:
Black Balloon Day has become a national and international event, bringing awareness to overdose deaths.
Save the planet—release a virtual balloon.
The Opioid Committee under the Steuben Prevention Coalition has made a practice to release virtual balloons this year on #BlackBalloonDay and we encourage everyone to do the same. If you wish to participate and share your loved one’s name and/or story this year on March 6, simply follow the steps outlined below.
Share your loved one’s name and/or story or a message of hope and support for others.
Click here to request to have a virtual balloon released for someone on March 6th. The deadline for the request is Friday, March 4th!
The Opioid Committee will be adding the virtual releases on Facebook throughout the day on March 6th.
EXAMPLE of what we will be posted after you request:
The Opioid Committee will release the Virtual Balloon on Social Media on March 6 with the hashtag #BlackBalloonDay and tag @overdoselifeline, so we can share your stories. You can also Submit a Remembrance.
OPIOID FORUM ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88208128983?pwd=OEFINGJrcFRIMEY2YUdIdnFELzhJdz09
drug take back day
The next Drug Take Back Day will take place on April 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Steuben County Sheriff's Department located at 7007 Rumsey Street, Bath, NY 14810.
Virtual community Forum
The first in a series of 4 Virtual Opioid Community Forums was held on March 18, 2021. Please stayed tuned for the second in the series of 4 which is currently in the planning stages.
Meeting Recording:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/ajpX-eRlTAqTp4xo3QVp8aPuTdgLWeps7rHRqOpqCKcUgvLppJLqEvG3t3pLV-Ft.tjIBsksidWMzzlk3
Access Passcode: ^0F=D=q0
YouTube Link to Forum Below
https://youtu.be/4CRABPLfXws
Meeting Recording:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/ajpX-eRlTAqTp4xo3QVp8aPuTdgLWeps7rHRqOpqCKcUgvLppJLqEvG3t3pLV-Ft.tjIBsksidWMzzlk3
Access Passcode: ^0F=D=q0
YouTube Link to Forum Below
https://youtu.be/4CRABPLfXws
Steered straight - vaping & other teen drug trends
Vaping and Other Teen Drug Trends – Presented by Michael DeLeon from Steered Straight, Inc.
Date: November 20, 2019
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Bath-Haverling High School Auditorium
Cost: $25 per person
Alfred State College’s Center for Community Education and Training, the Steuben Prevention Coalition and Bath-Haverling High School have teamed up to bring the “Steered Straight” program to the Southern Tier! We are in one of the worst public social health crisis’ America has ever seen with vaping/JUULing and marijuana legalization. This presentation will tell us what educators and parents need to know about these new trends. The threats to youth have changed, and the terminology you thought you understood needs new understanding. What are the conversations you need to have with your students or children? Where does connection fit in with this digital world?
You can email ccet@alfredstate.edu to register or use the following link to register online:https://banner.alfredstate.edu/pls/prod/zwskcenc.P_SelectCourse
Date: November 20, 2019
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Bath-Haverling High School Auditorium
Cost: $25 per person
Alfred State College’s Center for Community Education and Training, the Steuben Prevention Coalition and Bath-Haverling High School have teamed up to bring the “Steered Straight” program to the Southern Tier! We are in one of the worst public social health crisis’ America has ever seen with vaping/JUULing and marijuana legalization. This presentation will tell us what educators and parents need to know about these new trends. The threats to youth have changed, and the terminology you thought you understood needs new understanding. What are the conversations you need to have with your students or children? Where does connection fit in with this digital world?
You can email ccet@alfredstate.edu to register or use the following link to register online:https://banner.alfredstate.edu/pls/prod/zwskcenc.P_SelectCourse
Café Conversations
Bath Area
Held - March 23, 2019
Youth Led
Hornell Area
Held - May 31, 2019
Youth Led
Corning Area - TBD (Summer 2019)
Youth Led
Held - March 23, 2019
Youth Led
Hornell Area
Held - May 31, 2019
Youth Led
Corning Area - TBD (Summer 2019)
Youth Led
2019 strong kids safe kids event
YOUTH ACTION FORUM
September 24, 2019
Bath-Haverling High School
Details to follow
Bath-Haverling High School
Details to follow
"Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting"
TBD
Spring/Summer of 2021
TBD
Spring/Summer of 2021