Schuyler County to hold drug take-back event Oct. 24

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The public is invited to bring unwanted medications to a free, anonymous drug take-back event at two sites in Beaver Dams and Burdett from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

The Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs and county Public Health Department announced the two fire department sites in an Oct. 7 release for National Drug Take Back Day. Both will accept expired or unused medications, ointments and sprays, but not needles.

The events will also accept tobacco products from people trying to quit smoking, except for e-cigarettes. The medication disposal service is free and anonymous.

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For information about the collection events, residents can call the sheriff's office at 607-535-8222 or Schuyler County Public Health at 607-535-8140.

Schuyler County Coalition to Receive Anti-Drug Dollars

Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces Drug-Free Communities Grants for Erie, Chautauqua, Steuben, Schuyler, and Cattaraugus Counties:

Congressman Nick Langworthy is pleased to announce nine Drug-Free Communities grants for organizations aimed at preventing youth substance use in Erie, Chautauqua, Steuben, Schuyler, and Cattaraugus Counties.

"The Drug-Free Communities grants awarded to the five counties across my district represent a vital investment in our children and the future of our communities,” said Congressman Langworthy. “By empowering local coalitions and fostering collaboration among various sectors, these grants enable us to tackle youth substance use head-on with locally tailored solutions. Through evidence-based strategies and community engagement, I am confident that this grant will make a meaningful and lasting impact on our youth.”

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In Schuyler County, a grant will be awarded to the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs.

The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program funds community-based coalitions that engage multiple sectors of the community to prevent youth substance use. This program provides grants of up to $125,000 per year for five years to community coalitions to strengthen the infrastructure among local partners to create and sustain a reduction in local youth substance use.

The Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD) is a group of dedicated community members, businesses, and agencies. For more on the coalition, click here.

Schuyler County: National Drug Take Back Day dates, times and locations

The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office and the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD) are encouraging community members to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Community members can drop off their expired, unused, or unwanted medications between 10 am and 2 pm at the Odessa and Tyrone Fire Departments.

Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs: Annual Meeting November 6

Schuyler County forum to address underage drinking

The Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD) will host a community forum in light of Alcohol Awareness Month at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday (April 19) in the Watkins Glen Elementary School auditorium.

Attendees will hear from county teens and learn about underage drinking consequences, prevention and the legal consequences of providing youth with alcohol. Attendees will also be able to try on impairment awareness goggles to see how alcohol can impair their ability to do simple tasks at the beginning of the forum.

For more information, click here.