Kathy’s Story
“A lot of times the judgement and stigma seems to fall on the shoulders of mothers. If we want to see sustainable changes I think it’s important for everyone to end the stigma of addiction.” – Kathy S.
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Health Alert: 100 overdoses in Berks over the weekend. Click here for more details.
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
Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an overdose that is caused by an opioid drug (i.e. prescription pain medication or heroin).
Read More »Our Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth ages 10-14 helps families build stronger bonds through fun activities over seven weeks. Next cohort begins Oct. 2021.
Read More »The Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) credential qualifies drug and alcohol peers who are in recovery to help others move into and through the recovery process.
Read More »Get the support and resources you need to help you quit by registering for one of our FREE classes.
Read More »Proper medication disposal prevents accidental and intentional misuse and helps protect the environment.
Read More »We are currently seeking youths ages 15-20 who are interested in drug and alcohol prevention to assist us with tobacco compliance checks.
Read More »“A lot of times the judgement and stigma seems to fall on the shoulders of mothers. If we want to see sustainable changes I think it’s important for everyone to end the stigma of addiction.” – Kathy S.
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9,000+Students reached
1,236Narcan Kits Distributed
1,510People Funded for Treatment
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Read More »Pennsylvania continues to be one of the hardest-hit states by the opioid epidemic.
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