Background
Opioid overdose is a serious health issue that has reached epidemic proportions. According to the National Safety Council, for the first time ever, it is more likely that a US citizen will die from an opioid overdose than in a motor vehicle accident. Deaths from opioid overdose are often preventable, as long as a witness recognizes the problem, knows how to respond appropriately, and has access to the tools needed to respond.
In 2014, New York State created rules and regulations (NYS PHL ยง 3309 and 10 NYCRR 80.138) to implement and regulate Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs (OOPP) to train non-medical persons to recognize and manage opioid overdose and to increase public Naloxone access. In spring 2019, Binghamton University became registered as an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program that aims to train individuals in the use of Naloxone and distribute the life-saving medication free of charge to program participants.
The Opioid Overdose Prevention Program has three goals:
- Increase public opioid overdose knowledge and recognition
- Foster appropriate opioid overdose knowledge and recognition
- Increase access to Naloxone among non medical persons at Binghamton University
Training
Opioid overdose response training is available for members of the Binghamton University Community through BComply. The Opioid Overdose Responder Training will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize an overdose and respond appropriately.
Receiving and Refilling Naloxone
If you have taken Binghamton University's Opioid Overdose Responder Training and are in need of Naloxone and/or a blue card, or if you have administered Naloxone and are in need of a replacement kit visit the Decker Student Health Services Center or contact the Program Director.
Reporting Naloxone Usage
If you received and have administered Naloxone provided through the Binghamton University Opioid Overdose Prevention Program fill out the Community Naloxone Usage Form.
Training for Non-Affiliated Campus Partners
Binghamton University's Opioid Overdose Prevention Program only offers training to those affiliated with the University. For those who are interested in taking Naloxone training or those who need a replacement kit, but do not belong to the University, contact your local health department to find an alternative program that offers trainings and can supply Naloxone.
Publicly Accessible Naloxone
Across Binghamton University properties are Life Safety Cabinets, each containing equipment meant to aid the public during medical emergencies. Naloxone is found in each of these cabinets and can be used in the event of an emergency. To view the locations of the Life Safety Cabinets on campus, visit the campus Public Safety Map.
Resources
If you or someone you know is having a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
| Binghamton University Counseling Center | 607-777-2772 |
| Binghamton University Police (Non-Emergency Line) | 607-777-2393 |
| Binghamton University Police (Emergency Line) | 607-777-2222 |
| Binghamton University Office of Emergency Management | 607-777-3545 |
| Decker Student Health Services Center | 607-777-2221 |
| Broome County Health Department | 607-778-3930 |
| Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) HOPEline | 1-877-846-7369 |
| New York State Department of Health Opioid Overdose Initative | 1-800-629-8528 |
Contact
For questions regarding Binghamton University's Opioid Overdose Prevention Program, reach out to the Program Director.
Program Director
Emily Juozitis
Training and Exercise Planner
Office of Emergency Management
Clinical Director
Richard Moose, MD
Medical Director
Decker Student Health Services Center
