MOBILE APP USERS LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The drug addiction crisis in Chautauqua County has yet to see a decline. That’s according to Rick Huber, who currently serves as CEO of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. Starting in … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s to Host ‘Blue Christmas’ Service Dec. 17
[SUBMITTED MEDIA RELEASE] JAMESTOWN - The Christmas season is traditionally thought of as a happy time - a fun and joyous season of celebration with friends and family. Parties and gatherings filled with smiles, good cheer and laughter seem to be … [Read more...]
Plumb Holds Discussion at Mental Health Association Focusing on Drug Addiction
JAMESTOWN - Democratic candidate for Congress John Plumb was at the Mental Health Association (MHA) in Jamestown Tuesday afternoon to meet with workers and residents who are on the front line of the drug epidemic. The Randolph native and Naval … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Alex Foulk Hockey Game, Celebration Set for Saturday at Northwest Arena
JAMESTOWN - Hockey games, a concert, a ceremony, and open skate are all events that will be taking place on Saturday at the Northwest Arena (formerly Jamestown Savings Bank Arena) as part of celebration and fundraiser in honor of Alex Foulk. Alex … [Read more...]
Reed Holds Roundtable Meeting on Heroin, Opioid Epidemic
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County's representative in Congress was in Jamestown Friday to hear from people and local officials directly involved with the battle against drug addiction. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) held an opioid abuse roundtable … [Read more...]
‘Be Part of the Solution’ Sponsoring Drug Addiction and Recovery Awareness Walk This Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Despite her efforts at recovery, 23-year-old McKenzie Paulson passed away this past June from her struggle with drugs. In celebration of her 24th birthday, Be Part of the Solution is sponsoring a Drug Addiction and Recovery Awareness … [Read more...]
Mental Health Association Launches Membership Drive
JAMESTOWN - The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County is announcing a membership drive to help raise funding for its programming and services. The “Recovering Lives, Saving Families” campaign is now underway with local residents being … [Read more...]
Number of Residents Fighting Heroin, Opioid Addiction Continues to Climb
JAMESTOWN - Despite the effort by government officials and local community groups, the number of peopled affected by the opioid and heroin epidemic in Chautauqua County continues to be on the rise. That’s according to Rick Huber, who serves as CEO of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber from Mental Health Association, May 2016
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 26, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Rick Huber, CEO of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, to get an update on his organization’s … [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...]
