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 organization 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.

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/

Throughout this spring season, COCA hopes you embrace the new warmth with family and friends. Remember to take some time...
04/05/2026

Throughout this spring season, COCA hopes you embrace the new warmth with family and friends. Remember to take some time to smell the roses, spend some time with nature, and above all - bask in the new sunrays. Spring brings new beginnings!

As the weather warms up, make sure you warm up to your teens as well. It's important to have conversations with your tee...
04/03/2026

As the weather warms up, make sure you warm up to your teens as well. It's important to have conversations with your teens about drinking. Did you know that studies show 70% of teens do not drink?

Learn more: https://cocaberks.org/parents-who-host-lose-the-most/

What a fun Lunch & Learn we had yesterday at Berks RISE Center! We enjoyed Chicken & Waffles and engaged in a thought-pr...
04/02/2026

What a fun Lunch & Learn we had yesterday at Berks RISE Center! We enjoyed Chicken & Waffles and engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on Waffling in Recovery. Shoutout to Yvonne for making delicious waffles!

Our No Ni****ne Quit Kit Tour is coming to an end! Over the course of the last two months, our Prevention Specialist Ter...
03/31/2026

Our No Ni****ne Quit Kit Tour is coming to an end! Over the course of the last two months, our Prevention Specialist Teresa has delivered over 1,000 kits to more than 30 sites across Berks County to encourage people to quit smoking and va**ng. The small youth kits proved popular with school districts, including the Reading School District-Reading, Pa., in efforts to reduce student va**ng. https://cocaberks.org/quitkittour/

Join us on Tuesday April 28 at the Exeter Library for Taco 'Bout It, a FREE community town hall event to discuss mental ...
03/31/2026

Join us on Tuesday April 28 at the Exeter Library for Taco 'Bout It, a FREE community town hall event to discuss mental health and alcohol use. Enjoy delicious tacos and great presentations. First 30 registrants get a free swag bag. Sign up today! https://ow.ly/1ZOe50YASgs

You won't want to miss this FREE Waffle Wednesday Lunch & Learn on April 1! Join us at the Berks RISE Center Rise Center...
03/30/2026

You won't want to miss this FREE Waffle Wednesday Lunch & Learn on April 1! Join us at the Berks RISE Center Rise Center for a delicious lunch of chicken & waffles and learn about waffling in recovery and paths to self care. Sign up today! https://cocaberks.org/event/wafflewednesday/

03/28/2026

We're still on the road for the No Ni****ne New Year Quit Kit Tour! If you haven't been able to pick up your own kit, we still have two more dates coming up! If not, check if somewhere near you has received some. You can start your journey to quitting ni****ne today!

Learn more: https://cocaberks.org/quitkittour/

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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.