Chesco to participate in events to combat opioid epidemic
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) recognizes the impact COVID-19 has had, and will continue to have on our communities, and notes that the opioid and overdose crisis, along with other substance use disorders are still extremely prevalent. In some ways, the crisis is exacerbated by the pandemic.
In a continued effort to prevent further Opioid...
Commissioners recognize National Recovery Month and donate $50k for substance abuse treatment
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline opened their August public meeting Wednesday by recognizing and supporting the County’s efforts to address substance abuse.
The Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing September as National Recovery Month, noted the County’s support for National Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st,...
Chesco Color 5K raises $38K to fight opioid crisis
Chester County officials and senior staff at the announcement of funds raised by the 2017 Chester County Color 5K. From left to right: Commissioner Terence Farrell, District Attorney Tom Hogan, Health Director Jeanne Casner, Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Human Services Director Kim Bowman, Stephenie Stevens of Chester County Community Foundation and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.
As part of Chester...
KCSD goes all in against drug abuse
FBI agent and Unionville parent Mr. Kevin McShane, Kennett High School counselor Mr. Fran Ryan, and KCSD Superintendent Dr. Barry Tomasetti.
KENNETT SQUARE — Recognizing the importance of unifying against drugs as a community, the Kennett Consolidated School District held its first annual All In Against Drugs Night. Superintendent Dr. Barry Tomasetti invited parents and community members to...
NOPE event slated for Unionville High, Oct 15
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Did you know that in 2013, there were more than 24 heroin overdose deaths in Chester County? Or that one in five teens has abused prescription drugs? NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education) Task Force of Chester County is providing an educational presentation on the dangers of substance abuse for parents and community members on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
The event...