Seats are still available for a Regional Harm Reduction and Xylazine Wound Care Summit that will be held in Celoron on May 22. The free event is being co-hosted by the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA), the Northeast and … [Read more...]
New Code Blue Warming Shelter Opens in Jamestown
A new Code Blue Emergency Housing shelter has opened in Jamestown. Recovery Options Made Easy has opened the facility daily from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the Gateway Center, located at 31 Water Street, from now until April 30. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Community Organizations Working to Open Overnight Warming Center
Community organizations are working to find solutions to house the homeless after the announcement that two emergency code blue shelters are not reopening this winter. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing and Community Development Josiah … [Read more...]
JLDC Board Hears Downtown Programming Fund Requests
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard three requests for Downtown Programming funds totaling $48,320. The Italian American Charity Golf Association is requesting $30,000 to bring in electric violin quartet, Femmes of Rock, to the Reg … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School’s Spring Band Concert Tonight
Jamestown High School’s Spring Band Concert will take place on tonight. The performance at 7:00 p.m. in the JHS Auditorium will feature both the Concert and Symphonic bands under the direction of JHS Director of Bands Meghan Murray. The bands … [Read more...]
Battle of the Classes Raises $6,936 for MHA
Jamestown High School students raised $6,936.57 for the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County through the 2023 Battle of the Classes. MHA Executive Director Steven Cobb accepted the donation, saying that proceeds will help benefit the … [Read more...]
JHS Battle of the Classes Tonight
The 42nd annual Jamestown High School Battle of the Classes takes place tonight. The event is at 6:30 p.m. in the McElrath Gymnasium. Proceeds from the annual competition will benefit the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. The … [Read more...]
Homelessness Group Looking at What’s Next After Code Blue Season Ends
As two months remain for the two new emergency shelters in Jamestown to provide housing for the homeless, a group working on homelessness is looking at what's next. A group of faith-based organizations, social service groups, and other non-profits … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Steven Cobb – February 23, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Mental Health Association Executive Director Steven Cobb about the FDA possibly approving naloxone to be offered over the counter. … [Read more...]
FDA Considering Making Naloxone Available Over The Counter
The FDA is considering making naloxone available over the counter in the United States. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications,, when given in … [Read more...]
