Broome Overdose Action Collaborative

05/15/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to our amazing partners who came together to help assemble over 600 naloxone kits for our community!

Because of your support, compassion, and commitment, these life-saving resources will now reach people who need them most. Every kit represents an opportunity to prevent an overdose and save a life.

Stay tuned for more opportunities like this.

Click the link in the comments for where you can find a Naloxbox that contains naloxone near you!

04/28/2026

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.

04/22/2026

Reminder that DEA Drug Take Back Day is happening this Saturday, April 25th from 10-2pm!
Check the post for all of the locations to drop off your unused, unwanted, old and/or expired medication.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 - 𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

On Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and the Broome County Health Department will be partnering to bring the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s Nationwide prescription Drug “Take Back” Initiative.



Broome County residents are encouraged to turn in their expired and unused prescription medications for proper disposal at one of six locations around the community.

Residents are asked to keep the medications in their original container with the label intact; however, they may blacken out their name if they wish. All medications, ointments and sprays will be accepted.



Sharps will NOT be accepted at these locations as part of DEA Take Back Day. For a full list of locations to safely dispose of sharps, click here:

https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/consumers/prevention/needles_syringes/sharps/





Residents can drop off their medications at the following locations with no questions asked:



Broome County Sheriff’s Office – 155 Lt. VanWinkle Dr., Binghamton


Johnson City Elks Lodge – 4212 Watson Blvd., Johnson City


UHS Vestal – 4417 Vestal Pkwy East, Vestal


West Endicott Fire Department – 113 N. Page Ave., Endicott


West Windsor Fire Department – 9 Karla Dr., Windsor


Whitney Point Fire Department – 2665 Main St., Whitney Point, NY

04/08/2026

Be sure to stop in at the Broome County Health Department TONIGHT between 4-6PM to get trained in Naloxone and take home a FREE kit!

04/07/2026

In recognition of National , OPP staff will be hosting a naloxone training tomorrow night, 4-6 pm at the Broome County Health Department, 225 Front Street Binghamton.

Stop in anytime 4-6pm!

04/03/2026

‼️PLEASE SHARE‼️

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.

04/01/2026

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 - 𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

On Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and the Broome County Health Department will be partnering to bring the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s Nationwide prescription Drug “Take Back” Initiative.



Broome County residents are encouraged to turn in their expired and unused prescription medications for proper disposal at one of six locations around the community.

Residents are asked to keep the medications in their original container with the label intact; however, they may blacken out their name if they wish. All medications, ointments and sprays will be accepted.



Sharps will NOT be accepted at these locations as part of DEA Take Back Day. For a full list of locations to safely dispose of sharps, click here:

https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/consumers/prevention/needles_syringes/sharps/





Residents can drop off their medications at the following locations with no questions asked:



Broome County Sheriff’s Office – 155 Lt. VanWinkle Dr., Binghamton


Johnson City Elks Lodge – 4212 Watson Blvd., Johnson City


UHS Vestal – 4417 Vestal Pkwy East, Vestal


West Endicott Fire Department – 113 N. Page Ave., Endicott


West Windsor Fire Department – 9 Karla Dr., Windsor


Whitney Point Fire Department – 2665 Main St., Whitney Point, NY

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Today we remember those we lost to substance use disorders and substance use related causes.

Black Balloon Day was established in 2015 in memory of Greg Tremblay who died of an overdose March 6, 2015. Today is about bringing families, communities and organizations together to honor those affected by substances.

If you are looking for ways to participate: chose to get trained in Narcan; set up an appointment today by emailing us at [email protected] or call us at 607-778-2805.

02/12/2026

The Department of Health (DOH) is offering FREE HIV self-test kits to priority populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, cisgender Black women, and cisgender Latinos. This initiative helps remove barriers for people who may not be able to access traditional, in-person testing. The giveaway ends March 24, 2026.

STAP is a critical partner of the AIDS Institute and encourages participation in this important initiative. You can scan the QR code to schedule an appointment at any STAP testing location, or click the FREE Test Kit link to have a kit sent to you.

STAP is here to support you every step of the way — from HIV testing and follow-up treatment if needed, to PrEP services for those who test negative, and FREE safer s*x supplies.

Your s*xual health matters.