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
Our FREE classes offer support, guidance and free nicotine replacement therapy to help people quit tobacco.
Read More »Narcan® is the brand name for the drug naloxone, a lifesaving medication that can reverse an overdose caused by opioids (i.e. prescription pain medication or heroin).
Read More »Teens learn about substance use prevention, develop leadership skills, and make a difference in the community.
Read More »Our Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth ages 10-14 helps families build stronger bonds through fun activities over seven weeks.
Read More »Proper medication disposal prevents accidental and intentional misuse and helps protect the environment.
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 »“When we cannot separate the description of the disorder from the person…then you have stigma. So, instead of me having something that is challenging for me to overcome, I am the challenge that needs to be overcome by everybody else.” – Michael
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105,804Prevention Info Distributed
1,666Narcan Kits Distributed
734People Funded for Treatment
Experts believe smokers are vulnerable to the most dangerous impacts of COVID-19.
Read More »Download the toolkit for fact sheets, local data, tips and resources on vaping.
Read More »Pennsylvania continues to be one of the hardest-hit states by the opioid epidemic.
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