The Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs) in Dunkirk and Jamestown are hosting a Non-Perishable Food Drive this month to benefit area food pantries. Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene staff and community members are … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention Alliance Announces Upcoming Launch Of Sudden Lost Care Team
The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County has announced the upcoming launch of the Sudden Loss Care Team. The team is a volunteer-based postvention program designed to provide immediate emotional support to families and individuals … [Read more...]
Centaur Stride Clinic Topic ‘Let’s Talk About The Continuum Of Mental Health’ Today
Centaur Stride’s ongoing Community Clinic series will feature a talk by Rachel Mesmer Ludwig today. The series is funded through a grant from M&T Bank. Rachel Mesmer Ludwig is the Project Coordinator for the Chautauqua County Department of … [Read more...]
New Satellite Mental Health Office Opens At Southern Tier Pediatrics
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has announced the certification and official opening of a new satellite mental health office within Southern Tier Pediatrics, P.C. The new site is a satellite of the Jamestown Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project Contract On City Council Agenda
Jamestown City Council will review a contract for the design and implementation of the Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project. The $1,280,661 agreement would be with C&S Companies. Funding comes from New York State. The project will include … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Mental Hygiene Lease of 5th Floor Of City Hall
Jamestown City Council will review renewing a lease agreement with Chautauqua County for rental of the fifth floor of City Hall. Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene leases the entirety of the fifth floor of the building. The lease … [Read more...]
Circle of Support Group Expands Support Services
The Circle of Support group has expanded its support services to support all individuals providing care to someone living with a mental illness. The group was founded in 2022 by licensed master social worker Lisa Greeley at the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Is Recognizing National Overdose Awareness Week
Chautauqua County is recognizing National Overdose Awareness Week. Local officials and the CHQ Together We Can Coalition gathered in Dunkirk Monday to raise awareness about overdose prevention and recovery services. Chautauqua County Department … [Read more...]
Extreme Heat Leads To Cooling Centers Opening In Chautauqua County
A prolonged period of heat and humidity is underway this week in New York State, including Chautauqua County. A combination of high temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will lead to heat index values or “feel-like” temperatures in the upper … [Read more...]
Events and Initiatives Planned for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is spearheading a range of events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May. This year's theme is "Where to Start," which aims to inspire community … [Read more...]
