Chautauqua County is recognizing National Overdose Awareness Week. Local officials and the CHQ Together We Can Coalition gathered in Dunkirk Monday to raise awareness about overdose prevention and recovery services. Chautauqua County Department … [Read more...]
HOPE Chautauqua Coalition Receives $800,000 Grant For Opioid Prevention Services
The HOPE Chautauqua Coalition has received an $800,000 state grant to use toward community-based opioid prevention services. The Fentanyl, Opioid, RX (FORx) grant will be used over four years and is funded through the New York State Office of … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney Generals Office Secures More Opioid Settlements
An advertising agency that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other prescription painkillers has agreed to pay U.S. states $350 million rather than face the possibility of trials over its role in the opioid crisis. Publicis … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Receiving Funding to Develop Community Prevention Coalition
Prevention Works will receive $800,000 over four years to develop a coalition to address substance abuse and prevention in Chautauqua County. The funding is being distributed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports through … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Bills Aimed at Reducing Drug-Related Overdose Deaths
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Thursday aimed at reducing drug-related overdose deaths across the state and encourage those suffering from addiction to seek help in their recovery. The five bills that were signed include a bill that … [Read more...]
County Legislature Voting on Deputy Sheriff’s Contract, Opioid Settlement Monies
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on a new contract with the Deputy Sheriff's Association tonight. The tentative agreement is for January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 3% wage increase in 2022 and 2023. A 2.5& … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Patricia Brinkman Discusses Chemical Dependency and Available Resources
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Patricia Brinkman Discusses Chemical Dependency and Available Resources AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD There's been a rise of drug overdoses and overdose fatalities in Chautauqua County during March … [Read more...]
Chemical Treatment Providers Urge Residents to Seek Medicated-Assisted Treatment if Dealing with Addiction
MAYVILLE - An increase in drug overdoses, and drug overdose deaths, are being reported in communities across the nation during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Such an increase is also occurring in Chautauqua County. According to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
High Risk of Overdose continues in Chautauqua County
45 reported overdoses in March - 2 fatal - MEDIA RELEASE - MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) is warning people that there has been a spike in overdoses in the past month, and that may be a sign … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chemical Dependency Advocate Rick Huber July 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing on Thursday, July 25, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local advocate Rick Huber to get his thoughts on the current state of chemical dependency in the community as well as what more … [Read more...]
