An art installation on grief and healing opens at St. Luke's Episcopal Church this Wednesday. "A Cut Above" by Jamestown native Lindsey Erickson opens at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 at the church on 410 North Main Street and will include a … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Healthcare & COVID-19 – 2 Years Later – April 14, 2022
On April 14, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on Healthcare in Jamestown and Chautauqua County and the impact COVID-19 has had on area healthcare services. WATCH The discussion included a panel of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride to Discuss June Pride Event at Community Meeting March 25
The Jamestown Pride Festival will be returning to downtown Jamestown on Saturday, June 11. The event for the LGBTQ+ community, sponsored by Evergreen Health, will feature entertainment, food, and education. The Pride Steering committee is … [Read more...]
MHA Starts ‘Writing Through Recovery’ Support Group
The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County is starting a new supportive writing group this Thursday. The "Writing Through Recovery" group was created to empower recovery and personal growth. It's first meeting is 2:30 to 3:30pm, Thursday, … [Read more...]
Health Department Holding COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at JCC today, MHA tomorrow
The Chautauqua County Health Department has COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled at Jamestown Community College today for those ages 12 and up. Pre-registration is required for the clinic that is taking place from 1 to 4pm and can be done online … [Read more...]
Recoveryoga Returning to MHA
Recoveryoga is returning to the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. The free class taught by Jen Raines has been on hiatus due to COVID, but will resume Mondays from 5:30 to 7pm starting November 8th. The class focuses on exploring … [Read more...]
MHA Restarting Family Support Group on Tuesdays
A family support group will be restarting in person at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County to give families and friends options for helping those with substance use issues. MHA Associate Director of Student Activities Ken Yergens … [Read more...]
MHA Offering ‘Movement Is Medicine’ Class
The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County is now offering "Movement is Medicine," a free fitness training group, at their Jamestown location. MHA volunteer and certified personal trainer Brian Mayo is leading the group that meets at … [Read more...]
Drug Overdose Deaths Up in Chautauqua County
Drug overdose deaths are on the rise in Chautauqua County for this year from 2020. Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene Grant Director Steve Kilburn said overdoses, compared to last year, are relatively flat, "Deaths, however, have more than doubled in … [Read more...]
County Health Department Holding Vaccination Clinic at MHA
The Chautauqua County Health Department is holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. this Wednesday at the Mental Health Association’s Jamestown location. This is a walk-in clinic and no appointment is necessary. The … [Read more...]
