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...]
Schumer Calls on House to Pass Bill Designed to Fight Heroin Trafficking
BUFFALO - Western New York is still dealing with a major heroin epidemic and its time more is done to eliminate the drug from coming into our communities. That’s according to U.S. senator Charles Schumer, who was in Buffalo on Monday to announce … [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...]
Next Narcan Training Session is Tuesday, July 14 in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is sponsoring a free opioid overdose response (Narcan) training on Tuesday, July 14 at 4 p.m. at Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council (CASAC), 501 West … [Read more...]
State to Begin Providing Naloxone Kits in Public Schools
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Wednesday announced that New York State will begin providing naloxone kits to schools statewide in its continued fight against opioid addiction. The governor said that by making this investment to provide naloxone … [Read more...]
County to Receive $350,000 Grant to Develop Drug Treatment Facility
ALBANY - There’s funding in the state budget that will provide further help for residents struggling with drug addiction. According to a media release from Senator Cathy Young, the Olean Republican was able to secure a $350,000 capital grant in … [Read more...]
Support Group for Families Affected by Drug Use Begin Meeting Tuesday, March 31
JAMESTOWN - Local families who’ve seen a direct impact from the recent rise in drug use in our area now have a support group that will be providing them with help. Nar-Anon - a nationally recognized support group dedicated solely to families … [Read more...]
Much Work Remains in Battling Local Drug Addiction
MAYVILLE - It was a near full house at Chautauqua Suites in Mayville Monday as community leaders and members of the public attended the county-sponsored Community Drug Forum – held to provide and update on what’s being done and what more has to … [Read more...]
Local Officials Gather in Mayville Monday for Community Drug Forum
MAYVILLE - Community leaders from across Chautauqua County will be in Mayville this morning to learn more about what can be done to fight the area’s growing drug addiction problem. Both Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua … [Read more...]
