The FDA is considering making naloxone available over the counter in the United States. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications,, when given in … [Read more...]
MHA Receives Donation for Warming Center
The Mental Health Association has received a donation to help support its new warming center. The annual "Run for Rosie," which is held in memory of Rosemary Billquist, donated $800 to the MHA. The recently opened warming center at MHA's … [Read more...]
Plans For Two Emergency Homeless Shelters Coming Together in Jamestown
Plans for two emergency homeless shelters that will have a total of 30 beds are coming together in the City of Jamestown. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said a third round of meetings on homelessness in the city took place Thursday between community … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Latin Inspiration – Allyson Murphy, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County
The Latin Inspiration show is a radio program for the community, hosted by Pastor Juan Perez (right), who provides an hour of inspirational Latin music along with news, interviews, and an encouraging message from the word of God. On Oct. 2, 2022 he … [Read more...]
MHA Celebrates $500,000 Federal Grant That Will Help People in Recovery Return to Work
A large crowd of community organizations and elected officials gathered at the Mental Health Association Tuesday to celebrate the award of a $500,000 grant that will help people in recovery return to the workforce. MHA Executive Director Steven … [Read more...]
Bestselling Author of ‘Buddhist Boot Camp’ to Participate in Free Discussion at MHA
Bestselling author Timber Hawkeye will be discussing his latest book at a free event at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County on Tuesday, September 27. Hawkeye previously wrote "Buddhist Boot Camp" and his memoir "Faithfully … [Read more...]
Questions, Opinions On Dealing with Rising Homelessness in Jamestown Raised at Public Forum
Questions and opinions on how to deal with the rising homeless population in Jamestown were raised during City Council's public forum on Wednesday. Several questions were raised about what is being done about the homeless people under the North … [Read more...]
MHA Receives $500,000 Grant to Fight Substance Use Disorder Crisis
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. The funding was allocated by the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Awards
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will recognize local leaders and organizations at its Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 6. Steven Cobb will be honored as Person of the Year. Cobb is the Executive Director of the Mental Health … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Timber Hawkeye – September 1, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with best selling author of Buddhist Boot Camp,Timber Hawkeye, and Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County's Sean Jones about Timber's upcoming visit to MHA. … [Read more...]
