YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region. This episode features Hillary and Kirsten focusing on Chemical … [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...]
County Health Board President Expresses Concern for County Health Dept. with Departure of Director
The Chautauqua County Board of Health President is expressing concern for the County Health Department with the departure of Christine Schuyler. Schuyler's last day as Director of the County's Department of Health and Human Services was Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Dept. of Mental Hygiene, DSS to Merge
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene will be merging with the County Department of Social Services. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, speaking with WRFA in his monthly interview, said New York State has no consistent model for … [Read more...]
Three Local Agencies Awarded Funds to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth
Three Chautauqua County agencies are among community-based healthcare providers statewide being awarded funds to expand mental health services for youth. Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $3.3 million in federal funding will be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN/WATCH] Community Conversation: Chemical Dependency & Recovery – November 10, 2022
On Thursday, Nov. 10, WRFA-LP continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on Chemical Dependency and Recovery in the community. WATCH VIDEO WRFA hosted a number of guests who not only highlighted challenges associated with … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Agencies are Reminding Residents to Store Guns Safely
Chautauqua County agencies are reminding residents to safely store their guns. The Chautauqua County Board of Health, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, and Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene Receives $4 Million Grant for Behavior Health Clinic
Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has received a $4 million grant for its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. The funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will give the clinic $1 million … [Read more...]
Parents Warned About “Rainbow Fentanyl” That Looks Like Candy
Parents are being warned about fentanyl drugs that look like candy. The Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office have issued an alert about “rainbow fentanyl,” which … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene Offers Tips for Dealing with Traumatic Event
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is offering tips for coping following a traumatic event. The Department said a traumatic event can affect someone emotionally, physically, and mentally. Fear and anxiety about a traumatic event … [Read more...]
