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...]
[LISTEN]Community Matters – Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene Director Patricia Brinkman
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is continuing to offer services to local residents during the COVID-19 crisis. WRFA's Jason Sample recently talked with director Patricia Brinkman to get an … [Read more...]
National Institute on Drug Abuse Grant to Address Opioid Crisis in Chautauqua, 14 Other Counties
MAYVILLE - Local officials in Mayville say a major university in New York City will be partnering with 15 New York counties, including Chautauqua County, to help battle the opioid crisis. On Thursday it was announced that Columbia University’s … [Read more...]
ODMAP Peer Response Partnership to Begin Pilot in Jamestown
SUBMITTED MEDIA RELEASE MAYVILLE - There’s a new effort underway in Chautauqua County to respond to non-fatal overdose events with support and resources for recovery. A true collaborative effort has led to the development of a program which will … [Read more...]
County Department of Mental Hygiene Stresses Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention
[MEDIA RELEASE] MAYVILLE - Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes an enormous toll on families, friends, classmates, co-workers, and communities. Uncovering the reasons for an individual suicide death is complex and challenging. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Mental Health Officials Stress Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention
MAYVILLE - In the wake of a pair of suicide attempts that reportedly took place in the Jamestown area this past week, Chautauqua County officials are reminding the public to be mindful of people who may be at risk for suicide, and also of the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Suicide Prevention Week Begins with Kick Off Event Monday Night at Chautauqua Mall
LAKEWOOD - September is national suicide prevention month, and several local organizations have partnered together to bring Chautauqua County Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 18-23) to the community, starting Monday night at the Chautauqua Mall and … [Read more...]
Local Officials Want to Keep Drug Epidemic a Top Priority in 2016
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...]
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...]
