The local Rotary district has received money to help with the fight against the heroin and opioid epidemic in seven counties of New York. The grant will enable the purchase of medical equipment and supplies for the expansion of the Addiction Center of Broome County, a private, non-profit corporation that provides outpatient treatment for those affected by chemical dependency. It will also provide drop boxes throughout the district for used medication and fund a media campaign directed toward at-risk individuals who need assistance. The grant will also provide peer training at The Teen Institute for students in fourteen area high schools. District 7170 that received what is known as the Rotary Global Grant includes clubs in Owego, Waverly, Vestal, Endwell, Endicott, Johnson City and Binghamton.
