Prevention Works has received $300,000 in state funds to address substance use issues in Chautauqua County. The award is part of more than $2.9 million for ten providers across the State to fund prevention services for high-need populations in … [Read more...]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, April 22. Unused or expired medication can be dropped off between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Alstar Ambulance in Dunkirk. This is the only participating site in Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Accepting Entries for 22nd Annual Poster Contest
Prevention Works is accepting entries for its 22nd Annual poster contest. This year's theme is: "Choices are POWERFUL and I choose ME!" The contest is open to youth in grades 3 through 12. Prevention Works said the poster design should … [Read more...]
HOPE Chautauqua Receives M&T Bank Donation for Falconer Youth
The HOPE Chautauqua Coalition has received a $2,500 donation from M&T Bank for work with youth in Falconer. The Coalition Coordinator has been working with youth in Falconer’s 8th grade health class teaching the students about the effects of … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Recognizing Children of Addiction Awareness Week
Prevention Works is offering information about services as part of Children of Addiction Awareness Week. The week, which runs through February 18, honors the struggle of impacted kids and teenagers, and inspires countless others to understand they … [Read more...]
8th Annual Hope and Healing Conference Takes Place Thursday, June 9
The 8th Annual Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York is taking place Thursday, June 9. The conference returns to an in-person format this year and will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Williams Center on the SUNY Fredonia … [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...]
Prevention Works Receives $70,000 for Addiction Prevention Services
Prevention Works will receive $70,000 to support addiction prevention services. The funding comes as part an announcement by New York State of funding for agencies to to expand evidence-based addiction prevention services. Funding was awarded to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Laurie Reynolds – August 19, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Prevention Works Associate Director Laurie Reynolds about a support program she helped create for parents with children who have autism as well as a new program for kids that's taking place next week. … [Read more...]
Councilmember Russell Looking At Ways of Increasing Penalties for Illegal Fireworks
Jamestown City Council member-at-large Jeff Russell is looking at ways to increase fines for those who set off illegal fireworks in the city. Russell said he had met with Police Chief Tim Jackson and discussed items such as doubling the fines as well … [Read more...]
