07/14/2025
Schenectady County Substance Use Disorder Resources
Below are the community-based services we can all use as resources to navigate these times together, with safety as a top priority. Thank you to all our providers for assisting our community with this very important need. The Office of Community Services and Public Health is also available to offer support.
Please see attached and below for state resources that provide test strips and guidance for individuals who may use drugs:
-https://oasas.ny.gov/harm-reduction-delivered
-https://nextdistro.org/ -https://neverusealone.com/
-https://mattersnetwork.org/
The following is a list of available local substance use disorder treatment and harm reduction services:
Catholic Charities/Project Safe Point – 24/7 Health Hub toll-free # - 1-866-930-4999. Harm reduction services, overdose prevention (including naloxone) treatment readiness and referral, syringe exchange, HIV and Hepatitis C Screening. Fentanyl test strips and xylazine test strips are also available by calling the number above.
Alliance for Positive Health – 518-346-9272, ext. 3213. Harm reduction services, overdose prevention (including naloxone), treatment readiness and referral, HIV and Hepatitis C Screening. Fentanyl test strips and xylazine test strips are also available by calling the number above.
New Choices – (518)346-4436 or (518) 382-7838. Provides outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment, family support, and peer recovery supports. Naloxone training, fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips are also available by calling the numbers provided.
https://www.schenectadycounty.com/public-health/narcan - You can get trained in naloxone via the Schenectady County website. Call Jennifer Hayden at (518) 386-2067 or the Office of Community Services at (518) 386-2218 for more information. Fentanyl test strips and xylazine test strips are also available by calling the number above.
The Schenectady Cares Program at the Schenectady Police Department is a 24/7, walk-in program that helps individuals connect with services throughout the region. 518-630-0911.
Conifer Park – 518-399-6446 for the main facility and 800-926-6433 for intake/admissions (Inpatient), 518-372-7031 (outpatient). Provides MAT and Family Support services.
SPARC Inpatient Rehab - (518) 452-6700
SPARC Rotterdam clinic - (518) 357-2909. Provides outpatient and MAT services
Ellis Emergency Department- Provides MAT and referrals to treatment, and CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) support: Mon-Fri 8-4 with referrals to either Conifer Park or Catholic Charities outside of those hours.
The RSS/Ellis Living Room- (518) 831-1523. Provides an alternative to visiting the Emergency Room for mental health crises.
Hometown Health - Offering health services, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates, Medication Assisted Treatment, and Outpatient Counseling. Helping with early intervention and treatment for those with a substance use disorder, all in a Primary Care setting. Call 518-370-1441 ext. 3468 for our CRPA voicemail, or visit http://hometownhealthcenters.org/ for more information.
Project COAST - (Coordinated Opioid and Stimulant Treatment) – 866-518-4991. This is 24/7, same-day access to MAT for individuals who use opioids.
