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Addiction Resources Remain Available Through the COVID-19 Crisis - Click Here for a List of Local Services

Posted on: April 24, 2020 - 3:52pm
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Joint Press Release Dated: 4/20/20 from: 

  • Sheriff Brian Schenck, Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office
  • Chief Shawn Butler, Auburn Police Department
  • Dr. Adam Duckett, Cayuga County Coroner’s Office
  • Joel Campagnola, Nick’s Ride 4 Friends

Our community has seen a significant increase in drug-related deaths. This morning, we unfortunately report our 4th drug-related death in eight days. Understandably, this is a very tough time for us all, with many of us feeling extremely isolated and alone. We are asking for the communities help, not only with passing this information along, but also to attempt to prevent further loss of life. If you have a family member or friend suffering from addiction, reach out to them. See how they are doing and if they need any help. If you are reading this and battle addiction yourself, please reach out. If you don’t know who to reach out to, you can start with the following organizations below:

1.            Confidential Help for Drugs and Alcohol. Addiction services. Taking new patients, also able to do video visits and phone visits. 315-253-9786.

2.            Syracuse Recovery Services. Addiction services. Taking new patients, also able to do video visits and phone visits. 315-282-5351.

3.            Nick’s Ride 4 Friends. Addiction peer services. Contact Joel at 315-246-6485 for more information.

4.            East Hill Medical Center. Providing primary care services, including Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, and Behavior Health. Taking new patients, offering video and telephone visits. 315-253-8477.

5.            Cayuga Counseling Services. Behavior Health Services. Taking new patients, also able to do video and telephone visits. 315-253-9795.

6.            Cayuga County Mental Health. Behavior Health Services. Taking new patients, also able to do video and telephone visits. 315-253-0341.