Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty is spearheading a new countywide effort to combat the opioid epidemic, joining forces with the Village of Liberty Police Department and nonprofit Hope Not Handcuffs.
In a press release Thursday, the DA said the partnership will expand the Quick Response Team (QRT) model, a data-driven approach that connects individuals who survive non-fatal overdoses with immediate treatment, recovery resources, and support services. The goal: reduce overdose deaths, break cycles of addiction, and strengthen families across the county.
Conaty said, “The opioid crisis is not a law enforcement problem alone it’s a community challenge that demands a coordinated response. This new QRT Agency represents a unified front with law enforcement, public health, and community partners working side-by-side to provide support, save lives, and strengthen families across Sullivan County.”
Officials say the QRT team will respond quickly after overdoses, offering care, resources, and recovery options designed to prevent future tragedies.
The initiative will be officially unveiled at a press conference on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. at the District Attorney’s office, 14 Bushnell Ave., Monticello.
Image: Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty (left) and Village of Liberty Chief of Police Steven D’Agata. (Credit: Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office)
open minded approach is welcoming. Maybe visit local rehab facilities and get counselors and administrators involved, as well organize an outreach and have addicts in active recovery help reach out as well, as a person in recovery and former worker in the industry I would welcome a chance to help
You need to get multiple case managers involved from all the area agencies and health services! But you also need to jump on Schiff and Farrells butts to start cracking down on the dealers!!!! Both cab companies muling drugs around and the company owners turning a blind eye ! Both Jenkins and Massey need to go ! Him dealing from his store !!! The heroine safe houses on Bedford Street!!!! And make sure all the dealing at the water park is halted!!!!! Or does the DEA have to come in again and take over Schiff and Farrells cases !!!
There needs to be better Rehabilitation programs and programs longer than 28-30 days. The Fentanyl/Heroin/Zy is absolutely ripping peoples lives apart, especially the young adults in this county. The kids are becoming empty shells of their former selves and losing their souls to this poison. When counselors/workers are active addicts themselves, it does nothing to help clients in need. It’s just ridiculous watching a worker nod off, while helping a client. Sullivan needs to get their act together, stop wasting so much money on programs that arent working or programs that enable people. The youth of this County need help, real help!