In 2022, we lost 109,680 people to overdose in the United States alone. In Putnam County, we lost 25 people to overdose death and hundred more experienced non-fatal overdose. In response, Putnam County has been working with partners to increase access and availability of life saving resources such as naloxone (Narcan), Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strips and Peer Recovery services. To help promote these resources, and to make information more readily available, Putnam County is launching EndOD, a national overdose prevention automated text messaging program available to anyone in the U.S. When you text EndODNY to 55753, you will receive messages about local events, local trends, how to access treatment, how to talk to loved ones about substance use, and how to obtain and use naloxone (Narcan).

To enroll in EndOD, please text ENDODNY to 55753. Who should enroll? Educators, parents, people who use drugs, business owners, treatment and social service providers, community organizations and more. EndOD is a service created and powered by the team at Partnership to End Addiction, a national nonprofit organization transforming the way addiction and substance use disorder is addressed in U.S. Click here to learn more about the Partnership.

Sign Up for Overdose Notifications

Finally, anyone living in participating New York counties will be offered an extra opportunity to enroll in the SPIKE Alert by Text Program while enrolled in EndOD.

SPIKE notifies anyone enrolled of overdoses in their community so that they can take action to protect their loved ones. The program sends notifications based on data verified by local officials to families, recovery organizations, treatment providers, community organizations and other registrants.

Again, to experience EndOD for yourself, please text ENDODNY to 55753.

Please feel free to contact the Prevention Council for any questions or concerns about ENDODNY.