Past Chemung County Sheriff Christopher J. Moss introduced a new Sheriff's Office initiative titled Operation H.O.P.E. (Heroin & Opioid Prevention Effort) in Chemung County. The initiative is meant to assist in addressing the heroin epidemic. As the number of individuals addicted to heroin and other opiates continues to grow throughout the Southern Tier and our state, we need a multifaceted approach to addressing the issue. This is an epidemic that has no financial, racial, or religious barriers and has an effect on every person in our society. Enforcement alone is not the answer and will not solve the problem. Partnering with human resource organizations and mental health officials to provide a component of education and treatment is equally important. Let's work together in fighting this deadly epidemic.
To learn more about the program, click on the following link to view the Operation H.O.P.E. brochure, or to schedule an Operation H.O.P.E. presentation at your organization, contact the Sheriff's Office at 607-737-2987, extension 74104.