Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for misuse of medications. You … [Read more...]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 30
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 30 in Chautauqua County. Hope Chautauqua-Prevention Works says the event is taking place from 10:00am to 2:00 p.m. Collection locations for unused or expired prescription medications … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Syringe Disposal Proposal, Hiring School Resource Officer
Jamestown City Council has approved an agreement with HOPE Chautauqua to obtain 10 sharps containers for syringe disposal. Council President Tony Dolce said the disposal units can be moved around, "Try them in different locations along the Riverwalk, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Syringe Disposal Program, Hiring SRO,
The Jamestown City Council will vote on an agreement with HOPE Chautauqua to obtain 10 sharps containers for syringe disposal. The medical waste disposal would be covered by New York State for one year. Council also will vote to accept funding for … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Syringe Drop Box proposal, GIVE program, and Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan
The Jamestown City Council will be reviewing a resolution to obtain syringe drop boxes as well as a resolution to participate in a state funded anti-gun violence program at its work session tonight. Council will hear details of an agreement with … [Read more...]
Virtual Hope and Healing Conference to Focus on Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Resources
MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - The Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York (WNY) is changing format to allow those in the community to attend virtually on a web conferencing platform to comply with social distancing. The planning committee of … [Read more...]
ODMAP Peer Response Partnership to Begin Pilot in Jamestown
SUBMITTED MEDIA RELEASE MAYVILLE - There’s a new effort underway in Chautauqua County to respond to non-fatal overdose events with support and resources for recovery. A true collaborative effort has led to the development of a program which will … [Read more...]
Hope and Healing for Chautauqua Event is May 16, Registration Deadline is May 1
MAYVILLE - May is National Mental Health Month and this year National Prevention Week is May 14 through May 20. Each year around this observance, communities and organizations across the county come together to raise awareness about the value of … [Read more...]
