Jamestown City Council member-at-large Jeff Russell is looking at ways to increase fines for those who set off illegal fireworks in the city. Russell said he had met with Police Chief Tim Jackson and discussed items such as doubling the fines as well … [Read more...]
7th Annual Hope & Healing Conference Takes Place Thursday
The 7th Annual Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York will take place virtually tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The online event will include keynote speakers and educational webinars on mental health, chemical dependency, and other … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Hope & Healing Conference – May 27, 2021
The annual Hope & Healing Conference takes place June 10th. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks to County Mental Hygiene's Steve Kilburn and Prevention Works Executive Director Melanie Witkowski about this year's virtual conference. … [Read more...]
Virtual Hope and Healing Conference to Focus on Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Resources
MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - The Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York (WNY) is changing format to allow those in the community to attend virtually on a web conferencing platform to comply with social distancing. The planning committee of … [Read more...]
Community Health Improvement Plan to Focus on Chronic Diseases, Women and Children Health, and Mental Health/Drug Addiction
MAYVILLE - In conjunction with the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) Prevention Agenda, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) and the county's three hospitals have collaborated to complete the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Healthcare and Recovery Issues Get Update on Efforts to Combat Addiction, Hear from Maine Police Chief
CELORON - Healthcare officials from throughout Chautauqua County were in Celoron on Tuesday to participate in a day-long forum addressing the issue of substance abuse and to also hear from a guest speaker who has first hand experience with the impact … [Read more...]
