MAYVILLE - Another reported overdose death of a county resident in the town of Ellery on Wednesday, combined with an increased number of emergency calls to deal with overdoses, has once again brought the heroin and opioid epidemic back to the public … [Read more...]
Vigil Planned for Area Woman who Died from Heroin Overdose in February 2015
DUNKIRK - When 23-year-old Christin Tibbetts died a year ago in Falconer from a heroin overdose, she left her grieving parents as well as a five-year-old daughter. On Saturday, February 27, the first anniversary of her death, her parents, Kim … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber from the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE 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 effort … [Read more...]
Treatment for Heroin, Meth Addiction on the Rise in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - As the county continues to fight the current drug epidemic, new data shows more people are seeking treatment for substance abuse, but the number is still relatively low compared to the believed number of county residents who are struggling … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Originally airing Nov. 19, 2015. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Victoria Patti from the Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention and Anne Rosenthal from Chautauqua Tapestry about the 2015 … [Read more...]
International Survivors of Suicide Day Event Being Held Saturday in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. A local Survivor … [Read more...]
Resource Center, Mental Health Association Sign Partnership Agreement
JAMESTOWN - Two area mental health providers have joined forces to address Chautauqua County’s mental health and drug addiction challenges. The Resource Center (TRC) and the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) recently finalized a … [Read more...]
Annual ‘Recover Walk’ is Tonight in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The community is invited to join Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council (CASAC), Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, and WCA Hospital for a Recovery Walk tonight at 6 p.m. The Recovery Walk is a collaborative … [Read more...]
Jamestown Second City in WNY to Offer Needle-Exchange Program
JAMESTOWN - A syringe-exchange program is now underway in Jamestown. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which is reporting that Evergreen Health Services' syringe-exchange program – also known as Project S.A.F.E. - began last … [Read more...]
Narcan Training Scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will once again sponsor two free Narcan training sessions this week. The training will help to teach first responders and other county residents how to administer the … [Read more...]
