Rensselaer County Health & Human Services

10/30/2025

Halloween is a fun and exciting time for children and families, but it’s important to keep safety in mind while celebrating! To encourage everyone to enjoy a safe and healthy Halloween, consider following these tips:

1. Walk on sidewalks and cross streets at corners.

2. Make sure costumes are bright or reflective so drivers can see you.

3. Carry a flashlight or glow stick to stay visible.

4. Always check candy before eating it—throw away anything unwrapped or suspicious.

5. Slow down and stay alert if you are driving—children may be hard to see in dark costumes.

6. Keep walkways well-lit and clear of tripping hazards.

For more tips: https://dos.ny.gov/keep-your-child-safe-halloween

10/10/2025

Thank you Unity House of Troy, Inc. for inviting us to participate in your community block party! This event runs until 6pm today, Friday October 10th at the Kathryn Allen Building, 6 102nd Street in Troy!

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

We had our second Teen Exchange meeting tonight of the new 2 year project. We are nearing selecting our match county somewhere in the United States. We are still taking more members. Open to youth currently in the 7th through the 11th grade, interested in learning more about other cultures, meeting new friends, fundraising and having fun. Contact the CCE office. Rensselaer County 4-H

10/06/2025

Thank you to Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District for meeting with us last week! We are looking forward to this partnership and working with the students and faculty.

Tamarac is teaming up with Rensselaer County on an exciting initiative to boost local health and safety, and improve our emergency readiness. Keep an eye out for more information.

Thank you to Sarah Konig and Nicole Pollay for meeting with our administrators and our future collaboration.

09/29/2025

We hope you can join us on Wednesday evening, November 12th for a community meeting and discussion on the dangers of va**ng.

This event is open to all residents including youth, grades 5 and up. We ask that you register as a light dinner will be provided. Please contact the Department of Health for questions and more information on the event. The event will be held at the BTC Auditorium on the HVCC Campus in Troy. Narcan will also be available upon request.

TO REGISTER: Scan the QR Code or Click the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8SYND66

09/29/2025

Our Public Health Education and Preparedness team joined together to offer health education information and Narcan to residents at the Joy of Troy Health Fair in Lansingburgh last Saturday!

09/29/2025

Our Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers have been volunteering at the CEO Food Pantry in Troy to help prepare for their mass food distribution days! The MRC volunteers weighed produce and built a total of 120 bags! Thank you to our partners at the CEO for giving us an opportunity to give back to our community right here in Downtown Troy! Interested in joining the MRC? Email Sarah Konig at volunteer@renscony.gov today for more info! Commission on Economic Opportunity

09/24/2025

UPCOMING RABIES CLINIC!

When: October 4, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Where: Schodack Highway Garage, 3776 United States Route 20, Nassau, NY 12123

To register, please scan the QR code or use this link: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=3CA529C13D306B5AE0631403580A0652

Please note that this is for Rensselaer County residents.

Cats and dogs are welcome! Please bring proof of past rabies vaccination with you. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a crate/carrier.

This is a free clinic, but donations are graciously accepted!

09/23/2025

Save-A-Life Day!

On September 25th, Rensselaer County will be at both County Office Buildings offering Narcan trainings to all that are interested. A training takes about 2 minutes and you will be provided with your own free Narcan kit at the end of it!

We will also have a table with information about our resources and valuable services in the community!

The schedule is as follows:

8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

1600 7th Avenue, Troy NY 12180: DMV Entrance & Social Services Entrance

1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

99 Troy Road, East Greenbush NY 12061: Main Lobby by DMV

We look forward to seeing you!!

09/19/2025

Overdose Spike Alert: The Rensselaer County Health Department has received reports of five overdoses in the Troy area during the past 24 hours. The overdoses involve pills resembling Percoset that apparently include Fentanyl.
The overdoses are non-fatal.
The overdoses are now being investigated and the Health Department is working with the Troy Police Department on the issue.
Those seeking help with addiction and recovery can call 1-833-HOPE-123 (1-888-467-3123).