ALBANY - There’s just eight days remaining in the current legislative session in Albany and a group of lawmakers are pushing for the passage of legislation to help fight heroin and opioid abuse and addiction. Members of the State Assembly’s … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – WCA Director of Chemical Dependency Andy O’Brien
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 26, 2016 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Andy O'Brien, WCA Hospital Director of Chemical Dependency, about the current heroin and opioid addiction treatment … [Read more...]
Number of Residents Fighting Heroin, Opioid Addiction Continues to Climb
JAMESTOWN - Despite the effort by government officials and local community groups, the number of peopled affected by the opioid and heroin epidemic in Chautauqua County continues to be on the rise. That’s according to Rick Huber, who serves as CEO of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber from Mental Health Association, May 2016
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 26, 2016 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 … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces Creation of Statewide Heroin Task Force
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced the launch of a statewide heroin task force charged with ending the heroin and opioid crisis in New York. The group, comprised of a broad coalition of experts in healthcare, drug policy, advocacy, … [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...]
Resource Center to Host Information Session on Opioid Addiction
JAMESTOWN - The Resource Center will host an informational session about the area’s opioid addiction crisis on Monday, April 11 at its Carl Cappa Building (880 East Second Street in Jamestown). The free community event will run from 4:30 to 6:00 … [Read more...]
‘Be Part of the Solution’ Event at Shawbucks on Tuesday, March 29
JAMESTOWN - An effort to continue the fight against and raise awareness about heroin and opioid addiction will take place next Tuesday, March 29 in downtown Jamestown. The 'Be Part of the Solution' event is happening at Shawbucks (212 W. Second … [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...]
The Week We Lived – Episode 7: March 11 2016 featuring Rick Huber
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, March 11, 2016. Episode 7 of The Week We Lived features a conversation about drug addiction, featuring special guests Rick Huber (CEO of Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County) and … [Read more...]
