MAYVILLE – The local effort to fight chemical dependency and provide support for those affected by addiction will continue next week with the Hope and Healing for Chautauqua Week – a week-long series of events being coordinated by several community partners.
The series of events is being put together by the Hope Chautauqua Coalition, which is comprised of members of the Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council, the County Mental Health Association, Evergreen Health Services, Chautauqua Tapestry, the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, local faith leaders and WCA hospital – along with other community members.
The major event for the week will take place on Monday with the “Hope and Healing for Chautauqua” presentation at the Chautauqua Suites and Conference Center in Mayville.
The purpose of the daylong event will be to promote hope, highlight resources, and strengthen substance abuse efforts in Chautauqua County. The program starts at 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Hope and Healing for Chautauqua will include presentations, speakers, and addiction resources for the community.
Tracy Strawberry
The event will feature two keynote speakers, Tracy Strawberry – founder of Strawberry Ministries and author of “Clean Sober & Saved, a Christ-Centered Recovery Program” – and Robert J. Meyers, Ph.D. – Research, Associate Professor Emeritus Psychology, University of New Mexico – Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addiction.
Several other health experts will be on hand to lead discussions involving addiction and support and Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will also be in attendance as a special guest speaker.
In addition to the Hope & Healing event at Chautauqua Suites, several other events and activities are planned for the week, starting on Saturday June 11 and continuing through Friday, June 17.
Events include:
- Training for Christ-Centered Recovery Ministries Programs
Saturday June 11, 2016 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Zion Covenant Church, 520 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown NY
Register at 488-9310 - A Day of Prevention and drug Awareness
(Featuring Strawberry and key community leaders)
Sunday June 12, 2016 – 4 to 6 p.m.
Healing Word Ministries Church of God, 1006 W. 3rd St., Jamestown NY
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- Hope & Healing for Chautauqua
Monday June 13, 2016 – 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
Chautauqua Suites & Expo Center - Opioid Overdose Response / Narcan Training
Tuesday June 14, 2016 – 4 p.m.
CASAC – 501 W. Third St. – Suites 3 & 4 Sprinchorn Building, Jamestown, NY - Hope Chautauqua Partnership for Success Action Plan Update & Environmental Prevention Training
Wednesday June 15, 2016 – 10 a.m. to Noon
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Jamestown NY
Register by calling 664-3608 - Chautauqua Bright Spots Recognition Program
Thursday June 16, 2016 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
YWCA Auditorium – Jamestown, NY
Register by calling 664-3608 - Four Components of Heroin Addiction
Friday June 17, 2016 – 9 a.m. – Noon
JCC Carnahan Theatre – Jamestown, NY
Register by calling 664-3608 - Hope & Healing UCAN Chapel
Friday June 17, 2016 – 12:45 p.m.
Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County – Gateway Center, Jamestown NY
For more information on the Hope and Healing for Chautauqua and related events call Julie Franco at (716) 664-3608 or visit www.Facebook.com/HopeChautauqua
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