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Media Advisory for Friday, August 25, 2023

NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES FIRST MEETING OF INTER-AGENCY OVERDOSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE

The New York State Inter-Agency Overdose Prevention Task Force will have its first meeting on August 29, 2023 in Albany. To address the alarming rates of overdose due to opioids, including fentanyl and other substances, Governor Hochul established the Inter-Agency Overdose Prevention Task Force to charge members to work in collaboration to expand and enhance programming, develop new and innovative initiatives, and ensure that providers have the support and resources they need to offer-life saving care and services.

WHEN: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday August 29, 2023

WHERE: The Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room 6, Albany NY 12242


For more information on the task force visit https://oasas.ny.gov/inter-agency-task-force-overdose-prevention.