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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Suicide Prevention Week
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Victoria Patti (Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention), Anne Rosenthal (Chautauqua Tapestry), and Chris Anderson (Resource Center) about the 2017 Chautauqua … [Read more...]
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday, Nov. 19
JAMESTOWN - A day to help area residents who’ve been affected by a loss in their lives due to suicide is happening this weekend. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be commemorated from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Jones Memorial … [Read more...]
Jamestown Out of the Darkness Walk Benefiting Suicide Prevention is Saturday
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, Sept. 24. The fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide … [Read more...]
GA Family Services to Develop Mural for Barrett Ave. Exit in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Public art could soon be coming to the Washington Street Bridge Barrett Ave. connector in Jamestown. On Monday night representatives from GA Family Services appeared before the Jamestown City Council to share their proposal for a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Several Events Set for Hope & Healing Week in Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - A group of local healthcare organizations are partnering together to present a week-long series of events and activities geared toward raising awareness of and fighting substance abuse in the community. WRFA public affairs director … [Read more...]
