Chautauqua County Government officials are warning residents about a door to door scam. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services have received multiple complaints that … [Read more...]
Foster Parent Open House Set for January 18
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services’ Home Finding Team will host a Foster Parent Open House on Thursday, January 18. The Department is offering an in-person session and a virtual session. The in-person session … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Begins Code Blue Warnings For the Winter Season
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services has begun issuing code blue warnings for the winter season This warning is triggered when temperatures reach 32 degrees or lower, including wind chill, and requires shelter … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Carmelo Hernandez – September 7, 2023
We talk to Chautauqua County's Director of Mental Hygiene and Social Services Carmelo Hernandez about emergency housing and how the county is handling issues that have been raised by Falconer residents. … [Read more...]
County Government Looking At House to Address Increased Emergency Housing Needs
Chautauqua County government is looking at how to address the increased need for emergency housing in the county. County Director of Mental Hygiene and Social Services Carmelo Hernandez said there's a lack of "brick and mortar" shelters in the … [Read more...]
Foster Parent Open House Set for Tuesday, July 25
Those interested in learning more about becoming a foster parents can attend an open house this Tuesday, July 25. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services’ Home Finding will host an in-person session and a virtual … [Read more...]
Organizations Raising Awareness During National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Organizations across Chautauqua County are recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month during April. Chautauqua County's Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA), the Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services (MHSS), and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services Merger Complete
The merging of the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Division of Social Services has been completed. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced the new department will be known as the Chautauqua County Department of Mental … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – December 22, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses some recent retirements by government officials and staff, as well as sharing more information a planned integration of social services with mental hygiene; and his thoughts on the new scoping plan … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene and DSS to Merge, Health Dept. to Be Standalone Department
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced more details about the reorganization of County's three largest human services programs. The five social services divisions of Department of Health and Human Services, including the divisions of … [Read more...]
