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Chautauqua County Experiencing High Volume of Overdoses

August 24, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) and the Department of Mental Hygiene (CCMH) are warning people that there has been a spike in non-fatal overdoses as well as suspected fatal overdoses, which may be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Christine Schuyler, naloxone, Narcan, Patricia Brinkman, Steven Cobb

Virtual Hope and Healing Conference to Focus on Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Resources

June 3, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - The Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York (WNY) is changing format to allow those in the community to attend virtually on a web conferencing platform to comply with social distancing. The planning committee of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anne Hazlett, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Tapestry, Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention, hautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnership, Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York, Hope Chautauqua, Melissa Pietrkiewicz, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Prevention Works, State University of New York at Fredonia, Tobacco Free CCA

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Patricia Brinkman Discusses Chemical Dependency and Available Resources

May 1, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WRFARadio · Community Matters - Patricia Brinkman Discusses Chemical Dependency and Available Resources   AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD There's been a rise of drug overdoses and overdose fatalities in Chautauqua County during March … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Opioid Addiction, Patricia Brinkman

Chemical Treatment Providers Urge Residents to Seek Medicated-Assisted Treatment if Dealing with Addiction

April 23, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - An increase in drug overdoses, and drug overdose deaths, are being reported in communities across the nation during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Such an increase is also occurring in Chautauqua County. According to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnership, COVID-19, Drug Addiction, fentanyl, Opioid Addiction, Patricia Brinkman, The Chautauqua Center, The Resource Center, TLC Health Network, UPMC Chautauqua

County Reminds Residents that Mental Health Services are Still being Offered in the Community

April 1, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Providers throughout Chautauqua County are taking steps to ensure services will remain in place for those seeking mental health and chemical dependency treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The offices and clinics will continue to offer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Center, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Family Service of the Chautauqua Region, Resource Center, The Resource Center, TLC Health, UPMC Chautauqua

[LISTEN]Community Matters – Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene Director Patricia Brinkman

March 27, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is continuing to offer services to local residents during the COVID-19 crisis. WRFA's Jason Sample recently talked with director Patricia Brinkman to get an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Community Matters, COVID-19, Patricia Brinkman

County Department of Mental Hygiene Offers Tips to Deal with Stress and Staying Healthy During COVID-19 Outbreak

March 17, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A message from the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene. If you need to seek treatment for yourself or a child, please call one of the County Behavioral Health Clinics in Jamestown at 716-661-8330 or in Dunkirk at 716-363-3550. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Children’s Single Point of Access, coronavirus, COVID-19, Rochelle Von Hof

Community Health Improvement Plan to Focus on Chronic Diseases, Women and Children Health, and Mental Health/Drug Addiction

January 13, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - In conjunction with the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) Prevention Agenda, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) and the county's three hospitals have collaborated to complete the Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allegheny Health NetworK, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Chautauqua Center, Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment, Chautauqua County Community Health Improvement Plan, Chautauqua County Community Health Planning Team, Chautauqua County Community Service Plans, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Health Network, Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, Christine Schuyler, Jodi Witherell, New York State Department of Health, Population Health Collaborative of Western New York, Prevention Works, The Resource Center, UPMC Chautauqua, Westfield Memorial Hospital

Recommendations for Stress and Conflict Free Holidays from the County Department of Mental Hygiene

November 26, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

SUBMITTED MEDIA RELEASE MAYVILLE - The holidays are a time of joy and togetherness, but often the holidays are the times we experience stress and family conflict.  The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene would like to offer a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Misty Pennington

Healthcare and Recovery Issues Get Update on Efforts to Combat Addiction, Hear from Maine Police Chief

October 30, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

CELORON - Healthcare officials from throughout Chautauqua County were in Celoron on Tuesday to participate in a day-long forum addressing the issue of substance abuse and to also hear from a guest speaker who has first hand experience with the impact … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnerships, Combat Addiction CHQ, Evergreen Health Services, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, nited Way of Southern Chautauqua County, Prevention Works, Resource Center, Robert MacKenzie

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