The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services has announced that Rachel Mesmer Ludwig has been nominated for the 2025 Social Worker of the Year Award by the National Association of Social Workers – New York State (NASW-NYS) … [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...]
Free Screening of ‘Suicide: The Ripple Effect’ at JCC Tonight
A screening of "Suicide: The Ripple Effect" will be shown at Jamestown Community College tonight as part of National Suicide Prevention Month. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is collaborating with The Resource Center, … [Read more...]
County Department of Mental Hygiene Receives $1 Million Grant for Chautauqua Tapestry Program
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is receiving a $1 million grant for its Chautauqua Tapestry program. The funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is part of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene Awarded $150,000 to Support Mental Health in Area Schools
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene was recently awarded $150,000 to support eligible Chautauqua County schools with their students’ mental health needs. Administered by the Office of Mental Health and developed in consultation with … [Read more...]
Virtual Hope and Healing Conference to Focus on Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Resources
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...]
October 13 Out of the Darkness Walk Benefiting Suicide Prevention
JAMESTOWN - Community members from all over the Chautauqua region are expected to participate in the upcoming Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Jamestown on Saturday, October 13. The fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for … [Read more...]
County Department of Mental Hygiene Stresses Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention
[MEDIA RELEASE] MAYVILLE - Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes an enormous toll on families, friends, classmates, co-workers, and communities. Uncovering the reasons for an individual suicide death is complex and challenging. … [Read more...]
GLOW Your Mind 5K Run/Walk is Saturday Night, Aug. 25
JAMESTOWN - The third annual GLOW Your Mind 5K Run/Walk will take place at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Northwest Arena in Jamestown. All of the proceeds raised by the event stay local and will be used for suicide prevention efforts in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon is Saturday, Feb. 3
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE CHAUTAUQUA - Local residents of all ages are being invited to the “Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon” this weekend. This year’s tenth annual event will take place on Saturday at Chautauqua Health and Fitness at … [Read more...]
