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05/14/2026

Sometimes the most important step is listening. Taking time to listen to the concerns of a young person in your life can help them feel safe sharing what they’re experiencing.

05/12/2026

This week's Mental Health Awareness Month theme is "Early Support Matters"

Young people thrive when support comes early. Encouraging open conversations about mental health can help children and teens feel supported in reaching out.
Did you know our county's CredibleMinds site has a youth page dedicated to topics that are common in youth? Check it out here: https://tioga.crediblemind.com/landing/youth

05/05/2026

This month is all about Mental Health Awareness! 💚🧠 This week's theme is "Understanding Mental Illness"

Mental health and substance use can often go hand in hand. In fact, more than 1 in 4 adults with serious mental health conditions also experiences a substance use issue. These two are often part of the same story. Whole-person care addresses both. Learn more about co-occurring disorders at: https://www.samhsa.gov/co-occurring-disorders

04/29/2026

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness

Think that pill is safe? Fake pills are putting young people at risk. DYK: 45% of teens don't know fentanyl is used to make counterfeit pills.

Many look like real medication but may contain fentanyl.

You can't see it, taste it, or smell it. Even one pill can be deadly.

This National Fentanyl Awareness Day, learn the risks and protect yourself and your friends: https://bit.ly/4mM1RHL

04/29/2026

Thank you to Tioga County Sheriff's Office for partnering with us again for the DEA Drug Take Back Events this past Saturday! In addition to around 100 pounds of medication being collected during the event, we were also able to collect and fill 5 large boxes of sharps containers!

If you missed out on Saturday's event, but need to safely dispose of medication, please stop by one of the medication drop box locations around Tioga County (locations listed in the comments).

Press Release 4/28/26:

On April 25, 2026, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Tioga County Public Health and participated in the National Drug Take Back Event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The event, which was held at 1062 State Route 38 in the Town of Owego, was a success. The total amount of unused and unwanted medications collected in a four-hour period was approximately 100 pounds.

On Saturday April 25, 2026, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office delivered approximately 200 pounds of unused and unwanted prescription and non-prescription medications to an incinerator facility in Syracuse NY for destruction. The total amount destroyed included items collected from the medication drop box at the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, as well as drug take back events held by our agency since October 2025.

04/29/2026

Thank you to the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District for inviting us to be part of your community safety night! It was great to share some of the key findings from the Community Level Youth Development Evaluation (CLYDE) survey that was administered to Tioga County students in grades 7 - 12 in the Fall of 2025. Stay tuned for our countywide data release in the coming weeks!

04/28/2026

📣Calling all Tioga County students! 📣
We're looking for our next anti-vaping slogan to be used for our media campaigns, events, and promotional materials. For more details, check out the entry form. Submissions are due May 5th!

Entry form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/FcXGF5Ti0f

04/24/2026

April 25, 2026 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! Safely dispose of your expired and unwanted medications during Tioga County's Drag Take Back Event!

📍 Location: HHS Building 1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY
🕘 Date & Time: Saturday, April 25th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
💊 We accept prescription pills, patches, and over-the-counter medications (Sorry, no liquids, medical devises, inhalers, and chemo drugs)
💉We accept sharps and needles (must be in a sealed hard plastic or sharps container)

Proper disposal helps:
✅ Prevent misuse and accidental poisoning
✅ Protect our environment
✅ Keep our community safe

Let’s work together for a safer, healthier community. Spread the word and bring your meds!

04/23/2026

We will have FREE Naloxone on hand to distribute during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day happening this Saturday, April 25!

📍 Location: HHS Building 1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY
🕘 Date & Time: Saturday, April 25th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
💊 We accept prescription pills, patches, and over-the-counter medications (Sorry, no liquids, medical devises, inhalers, and chemo drugs)
💉We accept sharps and needles (must be in a sealed hard plastic or sharps container)

Proper disposal helps:
✅ Prevent misuse and accidental poisoning
✅ Protect our environment
✅ Keep our community safe

Let’s work together for a safer, healthier community. Spread the word and bring your meds!