Heroin overdoses are on the increase in Western New York New York State Police said from January 27 to February 7, 2023, there were 94 overdoses reported including six deaths. In Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties there were 20 … [Read more...]
High Risk of Overdose continues in Chautauqua County
45 reported overdoses in March - 2 fatal - MEDIA RELEASE - MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) is warning people that there has been a spike in overdoses in the past month, and that may be a sign … [Read more...]
High Risk for Overdose in Chautauqua County
19 reported overdoses March 1-11 MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) is warning people that there has been a spike in non-fatal overdoses, which may be a sign that a strong batch of heroin is in the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chemical Dependency Advocate Rick Huber July 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing on Thursday, July 25, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local advocate Rick Huber to get his thoughts on the current state of chemical dependency in the community as well as what more … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Federal Drug Charges
BUFFALO U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Alex Mercado, 40, of Jamestown, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, was sentenced to serve 110 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard … [Read more...]
Warren County Residents Face Drug Charges Following Crash in Kiantone
KIANTONE - Three Warren County, Pa., residents were sent to the Chautauqua County jail after methamphetamine, crack cocaine, heroin and several prescription pills were found inside a vehicle involved in a crash Tuesday on Route 62 in the town of … [Read more...]
Four Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges Following Wednesday Morning Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have arrested four people on gun and drug charges following a traffic stop in the city early Wednesday morning. Arrested were 29 year-old Michael Dubois of Canisteo, N.Y.; 36 year-old Megan Harkenrider of Hornell; 32 … [Read more...]
CASAC Receives $100,000 in Funding to Provide Prevention Services to Community Members
ALBANY - Chautauqua County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council has received a $100,000 grant as part of a federal funding allocation by New York State. On Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the rollout of $25.2 million in federal funding, … [Read more...]
Mental Health Association Continues to See Increased Number of People Seeking Help for Addiction
JAMESTOWN - The number of people using heroin and opioids in Chautauqua County hasn’t gone down this year, but it hasn’t grown either. That’s the assessment from Rick Huber from the Mental Health Association (MHA) in Chautauqua County, who took … [Read more...]
Governor Says Cutting Medicaid Will Hinder Battle Against Opioid Epidemic
ALBANY - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is continuing his criticism of Republican Lawmakers' effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act with their own health care plan called the American Health Care Act. The governor wrote an op-ed piece that … [Read more...]
