Jamestown High School students raised $6,936.57 for the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County through the 2023 Battle of the Classes. MHA Executive Director Steven Cobb accepted the donation, saying that proceeds will help benefit the … [Read more...]
JHS Battle of the Classes Tonight
The 42nd annual Jamestown High School Battle of the Classes takes place tonight. The event is at 6:30 p.m. in the McElrath Gymnasium. Proceeds from the annual competition will benefit the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. The … [Read more...]
Homelessness Group Looking at What’s Next After Code Blue Season Ends
As two months remain for the two new emergency shelters in Jamestown to provide housing for the homeless, a group working on homelessness is looking at what's next. A group of faith-based organizations, social service groups, and other non-profits … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Steven Cobb – February 23, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Mental Health Association Executive Director Steven Cobb about the FDA possibly approving naloxone to be offered over the counter. … [Read more...]
FDA Considering Making Naloxone Available Over The Counter
The FDA is considering making naloxone available over the counter in the United States. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications,, when given in … [Read more...]
MHA Celebrates $500,000 Federal Grant That Will Help People in Recovery Return to Work
A large crowd of community organizations and elected officials gathered at the Mental Health Association Tuesday to celebrate the award of a $500,000 grant that will help people in recovery return to the workforce. MHA Executive Director Steven … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Awards
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will recognize local leaders and organizations at its Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 6. Steven Cobb will be honored as Person of the Year. Cobb is the Executive Director of the Mental Health … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Pride – June 2, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Pride's Sheridan Smith and Steven Cobb about the upcoming Pride Festival. … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Healthcare & COVID-19 – 2 Years Later – April 14, 2022
On April 14, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on Healthcare in Jamestown and Chautauqua County and the impact COVID-19 has had on area healthcare services. WATCH The discussion included a panel of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Experiencing High Volume of Overdoses
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) and the Department of Mental Hygiene (CCMH) are warning people that there has been a spike in non-fatal overdoses as well as suspected fatal overdoses, which may be a … [Read more...]
