Addiction Education
& Recovery Support for Berks County, PA

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Educating and assisting in addiction recovery

The Council on Chemical Abuse, also known as COCA, is a non-profit agency that provides addiction resources, prevention education and recovery support for Berks County, PA

Berks County Opioid Settlement Funds

For services that address the opioid crisis in Berks

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What's Happening

Events

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In The News

RFP for 2025 Berks Opioid Settlement Funds
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Featured Post

New Berks County PAYS Data Report
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Learn About Our Programs

Free Tobacco Cessation Classes


Our FREE classes offer support, guidance and free nicotine replacement therapy to help people quit tobacco.

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Overdose Education & Narcan® Distribution


Narcan® is the brand name for the drug naloxone, a lifesaving medication that can reverse an overdose caused by opioids.

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Upcoming DDAP Trainings


COCA offers DDAP Trainings regularly throughout the year.

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Medication Safety


Proper storage and disposal of medications prevents accidental and intentional misuse and helps protect the environment.

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Harm Reduction


Harm reduction saves lives by lowering risks associated with substance use.

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Youth Leadership Council


The Youth Leadership Council is open to all Berks County high school students interested in acting as the youth voice for prevention in Berks County.

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Stories of RecoveryMichael's Story

“When we cannot separate the description of the disorder from the person...then you have stigma. ” – Michael

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Our Awareness Campaigns

National Problem Gambling Awareness Month


A month-long campaign in March to draw attention to the issue of problem gambling, and to the availability of prevention and treatment.

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“Parents Who Host” – For Parents


Serving alcohol to teens is unhealthy, unsafe and unacceptable.

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Prevention in Pajamas


Prevention in pajamas offers reliable family resources supporting prevention at home, covering issues like substance use and digital balance.

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2023/2024 Statistics

2,392Vaping Presentations

7,841Narcan Kits Distributed

9,690Print Materials Distributed

Learn About Current Issues

Marijuana & Pregnancy – A Toolkit for Medical Professionals


Using marijuana during pregnancy may put the health of the mother and fetus at risk

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Our Vaping & JUULing Toolkit


Download the toolkit for fact sheets, local data, tips and resources on vaping.

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Oral Nicotine Pouches: The New-Wave Addictive Product


Learn more about the new addictive nicotine product, now just the size of a silica packet.

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