OASAS Announces First Meeting of Inter-Agency
Overdose Prevention Task Force

August 28, 2023

This just arrived although it is dated Friday, August 25.  A list of members of the new Task Force can be viewed here:https://oasas.ny.gov/inter-agency-task-force-overdose-prevention

At this time, I do not see a way to view the meeting online.  S

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Subject: MEDIA ADVISORY: NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES FIRST MEETING OF INTER-AGENCY OVERDOSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE
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NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES FIRST MEETING OF INTER-AGENCY OVERDOSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE

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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.