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Chautauqua County Experiencing High Volume of Overdoses

August 24, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) and the Department of Mental Hygiene (CCMH) are warning people that there has been a spike in non-fatal overdoses as well as suspected fatal overdoses, which may be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Christine Schuyler, naloxone, Narcan, Patricia Brinkman, Steven Cobb

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Patricia Brinkman Discusses Chemical Dependency and Available Resources

May 1, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Opioid Addiction, Patricia Brinkman

Chemical Treatment Providers Urge Residents to Seek Medicated-Assisted Treatment if Dealing with Addiction

April 23, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnership, COVID-19, Drug Addiction, fentanyl, Opioid Addiction, Patricia Brinkman, The Chautauqua Center, The Resource Center, TLC Health Network, UPMC Chautauqua

[LISTEN]Community Matters – Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene Director Patricia Brinkman

March 27, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Community Matters, COVID-19, Patricia Brinkman

National Institute on Drug Abuse Grant to Address Opioid Crisis in Chautauqua, 14 Other Counties

April 26, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Columbia University, Columbia University’s School of Social Work, George Borrello, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, Patricia Brinkman

ODMAP Peer Response Partnership to Begin Pilot in Jamestown

January 25, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alstar Ambulance Services, Chautauqua Alcohol and Substance Abuse Council, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Departments of Emergency Services, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department, Christine Schuyler, George Borrello, Hope Chautauqua, Jamestown Police Department, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Mental Health Association, New York State Department of Health, Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program, Patricia Brinkman, Steven Cobb, UPMC Chautauqua

County Department of Mental Hygiene Stresses Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention

September 21, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

[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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annie Rosenthal, Carri Raynor, Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Chautauqua Tapestry, Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention, George Borrello, Patricia Brinkman, Suicide, Survivors of Suicide Loss Bereavement Support Group, Victoria Patti

Chautauqua County Mental Health Officials Stress Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention

October 6, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Patricia Brinkman, Suicide, Victoria Patti, Vince Horrigan

Chautauqua County Suicide Prevention Week Begins with Kick Off Event Monday Night at Chautauqua Mall

September 18, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Suicide Prevention Week, Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Kevin Hines, Out of the Darkness Walk, Patricia Brinkman, Victoria Patti

Local Officials Want to Keep Drug Epidemic a Top Priority in 2016

February 19, 2016 By WRFA 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Christin Tibbetts, Evergreen Health Services, Heroin, Jamestown Pride Society, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Narcan, Opioid Addiction, Overdose, Patricia Brinkman, Release Under Supervision Program, Rick Huber, Sam Teresi, Syringe Exchange Program, Vince Horrigan

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