MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Rev. Luke Fodor about Alex House, a supported recovery house that will be opening in the city of Jamestown. A community shower is scheduled for Saturday, March. 4 at St. Luke’s Episcopal … [Read more...]
Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County Assists 465 Individuals During 2016
JAMESTOWN - More than 450 people in Chautauqua County sought peer-to-peer support in their effort to battle drug addiction and other mental health issues last year. That's according to the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County is … [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...]
AAUW, MHA Partner to Present Discussion on Heroin Addiction and Impact on Women
JAMESTOWN - The American Association of University Women is partnering with the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County to sponsor a panel discussion later this week to address the local heroin epidemic. The event will take place 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...]
St. Luke’s to Host ‘Blue Christmas’ Service Dec. 17
[SUBMITTED MEDIA RELEASE] JAMESTOWN - The Christmas season is traditionally thought of as a happy time - a fun and joyous season of celebration with friends and family. Parties and gatherings filled with smiles, good cheer and laughter seem to be … [Read more...]
Plumb Holds Discussion at Mental Health Association Focusing on Drug Addiction
JAMESTOWN - Democratic candidate for Congress John Plumb was at the Mental Health Association (MHA) in Jamestown Tuesday afternoon to meet with workers and residents who are on the front line of the drug epidemic. The Randolph native and Naval … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Alex Foulk Hockey Game, Celebration Set for Saturday at Northwest Arena
JAMESTOWN - Hockey games, a concert, a ceremony, and open skate are all events that will be taking place on Saturday at the Northwest Arena (formerly Jamestown Savings Bank Arena) as part of celebration and fundraiser in honor of Alex Foulk. Alex … [Read more...]
Reed Holds Roundtable Meeting on Heroin, Opioid Epidemic
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County's representative in Congress was in Jamestown Friday to hear from people and local officials directly involved with the battle against drug addiction. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) held an opioid abuse roundtable … [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...]
