Council On Chemical Abuse

Council On Chemical Abuse The Council on Chemical Abuse serves in a lead role, offering the resources necessary to respond to

Since 1972, the Council on Chemical Abuse has served in a lead role, offering the resources necessary to respond to the complex problems of substance abuse. Designated by the County Commissioners as the Single County Authority (SCA) for Berks County, the Council is responsible for the administration and management of publicly-funded alcohol, tobacco and drug services. The Council is a non-profit o

rganization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors reflective of the local community. The Council on Chemical Abuse serves as the coordinating agency for publicly supported drug and alcohol programming in Berks County. These services are made possible through the Berks County Board of Commissioners, tax dollars received from federal and state governments through the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs (Pennsylvania Department of Health), the United Way of Berks County, and private monies received from client fees and private/corporate contributions. The Department of Health specifically disclaims responsibilities for any analyses, interpretations, or conclusions herein. The Council on Chemical Abuse provides countywide leadership in the development and implementation of policies, programs and a system of prevention and intervention services that prevent the onset of illegal alcohol, tobacco and drug use and treatment services that promote recovery from addiction to all substances.

Every year the Reading High School l Reading, Pa. JROTC students help us run a schoolwide event for Take Down To***co. T...
04/15/2026

Every year the Reading High School l Reading, Pa. JROTC students help us run a schoolwide event for Take Down To***co. This year, they did an amazing job providing activities that helped their fellow students learn about the risks of smoking and va**ng.

Our Prevention Specialist Leslie was at the Berks County Courthouse and Government Services Center Health Fair today pro...
04/14/2026

Our Prevention Specialist Leslie was at the Berks County Courthouse and Government Services Center Health Fair today providing resources for substance use prevention, treatment and recovery.

Today our Overdose Prevention & Training Coordinator Nicole is doing a presentation about NARCAN at the Wyomissing Publi...
04/13/2026

Today our Overdose Prevention & Training Coordinator Nicole is doing a presentation about NARCAN at the Wyomissing Public Library as part of a program on "Confidence in Crisis: What to do in a Medical Emergency" with Western Berks Ambulance Association and Berks County Medical Society Alliance.

04/12/2026

As our No Ni****ne New Year Quit Kit Tour comes to an end, we want to take a moment to appreciate the milestones we've had! With almost 3 months of fun traveling, our Prevention Specialist Teresa has visited over 30 locations, handing out over 1,000 quit kits! What a wonderful feat that aids in smoking and va**ng cessation within Berks County!

Learn more about our tour, and pick up a kit if you haven't yet at any of the locations: https://cocaberks.org/quitkittour/

Calling all professionals working with youth! Join us on ZOOM during prevention week! Our Beyond "Just Say No" FREE Virt...
04/11/2026

Calling all professionals working with youth!
Join us on ZOOM during prevention week! Our Beyond "Just Say No" FREE Virtual Lunch & Learn will be on May 13 from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM. First 50 registrants get a free snack box and gift!

Register today to let us know that you're joining us: https://cocaberks.org/event/beyond-just-say-no-virtual-lunch-learn/

Our Prevention Specialists are often out in the community, providing information on substance use prevention at health f...
04/10/2026

Our Prevention Specialists are often out in the community, providing information on substance use prevention at health fairs and school events. Recently, Zoe & Courtney attended the Brandywine Heights Area School District Heights Mindfulness Event & Family Night.

We recently brought our No Ni****ne New Year Quit Kit Tour to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. It is one of over 30 ...
04/09/2026

We recently brought our No Ni****ne New Year Quit Kit Tour to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. It is one of over 30 schools and organizations where we have delivered Quit Kits to help students and employees quit smoking or va**ng. See our website to find out where else we've been. https://cocaberks.org/quitkittour/

Tune into BCTV Berks at 3:00 PM today to hear a conversation about our Alcohol Town Hall Meeting with Alicia Kline.Watch...
04/08/2026

Tune into BCTV Berks at 3:00 PM today to hear a conversation about our Alcohol Town Hall Meeting with Alicia Kline.

Watch live: https://www.bctv.org/watch/

Join our FREE To***co Cessation Class beginning April 9 at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation and get the support and resou...
04/07/2026

Join our FREE To***co Cessation Class beginning April 9 at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation and get the support and resources to quit smoking or va**ng for good! See our website for details and registration. https://ow.ly/2Ht750YEETh

Applications due April 24!! The $5,000 Pat Ganter Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating Berks County high scho...
04/06/2026

Applications due April 24!! The $5,000 Pat Ganter Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating Berks County high school senior who is planning to pursue a college degree in a field related to substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services. Apply on our website today!
https://cocaberks.org/program/pat-ganter-scholarship/

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Since 1972, the Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) has served in a lead role, offering the resources necessary to respond to the complex problems of substance abuse and addiction. Designated by the County Commissioners as the Single County Authority (SCA) for Berks County, COCA is responsible for the administration and management of publicly-funded alcohol, to***co, and drug services. COCA is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors reflective of the local community. COCA serves as the coordinating agency for publicly supported drug and alcohol programming in Berks County.