Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE UPMC Chautauqua WCA Hospital's Andy O'Brien discusses new services being offered by the hospital for residents battling addiction. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Panel Discussion on Heroin Epidemic Draws Large Crowd Thursday Night
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - It was a packed house at the James Prendergast Library Thursday night as nearly 100 people showed up to attend a panel discussion on the heroin epidemic in our community, and specifically its impact on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Number of Residents Battling Addiction Continues to Increase in Chautauqua County
MOBILE APP USERS LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The drug addiction crisis in Chautauqua County has yet to see a decline. That’s according to Rick Huber, who currently serves as CEO of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. Starting in … [Read more...]
‘Be Part of the Solution’ Sponsoring Drug Addiction and Recovery Awareness Walk This Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Despite her efforts at recovery, 23-year-old McKenzie Paulson passed away this past June from her struggle with drugs. In celebration of her 24th birthday, Be Part of the Solution is sponsoring a Drug Addiction and Recovery Awareness … [Read more...]
Mental Health Association Receives Community Foundation Grant
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has made a contribution to a local human services organization to help provide better support for individuals battling addiction. The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) has … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Catherine Young in Jamestown NY: March 10, 2016
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on WRFA on Thursday, Oct. 17 New York Senator Catherine Young (R-Olean, 51st Senate District) was in Jamestown on March 10, 2016 as part of a meet and greet forum, sponsored by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber from the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Rick Huber, CEO of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, to get an update on his organization's effort … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan, June 2015 Interview
Airing Thursday, June 18, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample sits down and talks with new Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan to get an update on county government at the midway point of 2015. The two discuss the county's request … [Read more...]
Support Group for Families Affected by Drug Use Begin Meeting Tuesday, March 31
JAMESTOWN - Local families who’ve seen a direct impact from the recent rise in drug use in our area now have a support group that will be providing them with help. Nar-Anon - a nationally recognized support group dedicated solely to families … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Councils Learns More About Proposed Needle Exchange Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is getting more details about a planned syringe exchange program that will soon be implemented in the city, due to the increased use of heroin in the region. During Monday’s council work session, Kimberly … [Read more...]
