Ulster County, Ellenville Regional Hospital partner against opioid epidemic

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ELLENVILLE – Ulster County Executive Patrick Ryan and Ellenville Regional Hospital President Steve Kelley, Monday, announced a partnership that will expand Ulster County’s High-Risk Mitigation Team to the City of Kingston and strengthen its reach into other parts of the county.

The hospital will fund two care managers to serve communities outside the City of Kingston and the County Health Department will fund one care manager to focus on Kingston along with assisting the program in reviewing all county overdoses and connecting the many treatment facilities. 

Ryan said combatting the opioid epidemic has been one of his top priorities. “We know that the pressures created by COVID-19 have led to an increase in opioid overdoses and fatalities in Ulster County. In light of this, we must double down on our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.”

“This innovative approach is the first true prevention program to monitor and respond to events that predict overdoses,” said Kelley. 

The High-Risk Mitigation Team will take a population health approach and work closely with those struggling with addiction to ensure they receive comprehensive, personalized support and services. The team will follow their treatment so they don’t slip through the cracks in existing systems. Services will include linking to peer services, treatment, harm reduction measures, medication-assisted treatment, OUD prevention education, and recovery services.




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