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The Council on Chemical Abuse provides a number of programs on substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery in Berks County.
Check out our virtual prevention lessons for students in grades K-12.
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 »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 »The UDecide Program (UDP), formerly known as the Underage Drinking Program, is an educational program for young adults.
Read More »Proper medication disposal prevents accidental and intentional misuse and helps protect the environment.
Read More »COCA hosts monthly episodes on BCTV and WEEU in order to keep Berks County residents updated on topics related to addiction.
Read More »The RISE Center (Recovery – Information – Support – Education) is a new facility in Reading, PA.
Read More »The Marijuana Diversion Program is a partner program with Berks County Magisterial District Judges to provide education to those charged with marijuana possession or paraphernalia.
Read More »Get the support and resources you need to help you quit by registering for one of our FREE classes.
Read More »Blue CARES is a collaborative program between Berks County Law Enforcement and the Council on Chemical Abuse.
Read More »The Warm Handoff Program works to provide treatment intervention to individuals who enter hospitals with substance use disorders.
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 »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 »The Council on Chemical Abuse offers several programs that actively engage Berks County youth in prevention causes.
Read More »For summer 2021, we provided activities and stories to summer camps that teach children K-6 valuable prevention lessons.
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