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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
What's Happening
Check out our upcoming trainings & events
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Gambling Awareness Poster & Video Contest Now Open
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Learn About Our Programs
FREE Narcan® Kit
Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an overdose that is caused by an opioid drug (i.e. prescription pain medication or heroin).
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Pat Ganter Scholarship
This $1,000 award is available to Berks County High School Seniors. The 2021 submission period is March 1 - April 16.
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Free Tobacco Cessation Classes
Our tobacco cessation classes have gone virtual! Get the support and resources to quit without leaving home.
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Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14
Our new Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth ages 10-14 helps families build stronger bonds through fun activities over seven weeks.
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Virtual Prevention Education
Check out our virtual prevention lessons for students in grades K-12.
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BCTV & WEEU
COCA hosts monthly episodes on BCTV and WEEU in order to keep Berks County residents updated on topics related to addiction.
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2019/2020 Statistics
1,236 Narcan Kits Distributed
1,510 People Funded for Treatment
Meet Kristin S.
Eleven years ago, I hit rock-bottom. After 20 years of actively using drugs and experiencing all of the judgement that comes with it – low self-esteem, feelings of being ‘less-than’ – my family led me to seek treatment. I cannot express in words how my life has changed for the better since being in recovery. I have a life today.
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Learn About Current Issues
Smoking, Vaping and COVID-19
Experts believe smokers are vulnerable to the most dangerous impacts of COVID-19.
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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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Opioid Epidemic in Berks County
Pennsylvania continues to be one of the hardest-hit states by the opioid epidemic.
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