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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 30

April 29, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 30 in Chautauqua County. Hope Chautauqua-Prevention Works says the event is taking place from 10:00am to 2:00 p.m. Collection locations for unused or expired prescription medications … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hope Chautauqua, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Prevention Works

Prevention Works Receives $70,000 for Addiction Prevention Services

January 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Prevention Works will receive $70,000 to support addiction prevention services. The funding comes as part an announcement by New York State of funding for agencies to to expand evidence-based addiction prevention services. Funding was awarded to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CASAC, Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, Prevention Works

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Laurie Reynolds – August 19, 2021

August 20, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Prevention Works Associate Director Laurie Reynolds about a support program she helped create for parents with children who have autism as well as a new program for kids that's taking place next week. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Laurie Reynolds, Prevention Works

Councilmember Russell Looking At Ways of Increasing Penalties for Illegal Fireworks

June 22, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dan Stone, Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Keri Huels, Prevention Works, Tim Jackson

7th Annual Hope & Healing Conference Takes Place Thursday

June 9, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York, Melanie Witkowski, Prevention Works, Steve Kilburn

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Hope & Healing Conference – May 27, 2021

May 28, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Melanie Witkowski, Prevention Works, Steve Kilburn

Virtual Hope and Healing Conference to Focus on Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Resources

June 3, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anne Hazlett, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Tapestry, Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention, hautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnership, Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York, Hope Chautauqua, Melissa Pietrkiewicz, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Prevention Works, State University of New York at Fredonia, Tobacco Free CCA

Community Health Improvement Plan to Focus on Chronic Diseases, Women and Children Health, and Mental Health/Drug Addiction

January 13, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allegheny Health NetworK, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Chautauqua Center, Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment, Chautauqua County Community Health Improvement Plan, Chautauqua County Community Health Planning Team, Chautauqua County Community Service Plans, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Health Network, Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, Christine Schuyler, Jodi Witherell, New York State Department of Health, Population Health Collaborative of Western New York, Prevention Works, The Resource Center, UPMC Chautauqua, Westfield Memorial Hospital

Healthcare and Recovery Issues Get Update on Efforts to Combat Addiction, Hear from Maine Police Chief

October 30, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnerships, Combat Addiction CHQ, Evergreen Health Services, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, nited Way of Southern Chautauqua County, Prevention Works, Resource Center, Robert MacKenzie

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