Drug overdose deaths are on the rise in Chautauqua County for this year from 2020. Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene Grant Director Steve Kilburn said overdoses, compared to last year, are relatively flat, "Deaths, however, have more than doubled in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 13, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about the new Chautauqua Lake MOU, a new Food System Map, updates on the Mental Hygiene Department, and more. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Experiencing High Volume of Overdoses
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...]
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Patricia Brinkman Discusses Chemical Dependency and Available Resources
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...]
County Reminds Residents that Mental Health Services are Still being Offered in the Community
MAYVILLE - Providers throughout Chautauqua County are taking steps to ensure services will remain in place for those seeking mental health and chemical dependency treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The offices and clinics will continue to offer … [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...]
County Department of Mental Hygiene Offers Tips to Deal with Stress and Staying Healthy During COVID-19 Outbreak
MAYVILLE - A message from the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene. If you need to seek treatment for yourself or a child, please call one of the County Behavioral Health Clinics in Jamestown at 716-661-8330 or in Dunkirk at 716-363-3550. … [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...]
