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.

Tune in today at 11 for a discussion on sober holidays
12/22/2025

Tune in today at 11 for a discussion on sober holidays

Today at 11 AM, the Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) will be featured on Feedback with Bill Saunders. You're welcome to call in with any questions, as they are eager to assist and provide answers!

There has been a correction: the last 830 WEEU segment of 2025 will be tomorrow at 11:00 AM!Tune in to hear a conversati...
12/21/2025

There has been a correction: the last 830 WEEU segment of 2025 will be tomorrow at 11:00 AM!

Tune in to hear a conversation with Yvonne about Sober Holidays and learn more about recovery celebration through events and activities during the holidays.

It is also available to watch on Facebook Live: https://lnkd.in/e2i8eQhP

This holiday season, remember that teens who get alcohol from parents drink more often, heavily, and have more issues re...
12/20/2025

This holiday season, remember that teens who get alcohol from parents drink more often, heavily, and have more issues related to alcohol.

Parents: Protect their health. Remember that alcohol shouldn't be included in your holiday festivities, especially with teens present.

Today we gathered to bid a bittersweet farewell to our fiscal technician Sara, who is retiring after 28 years at COCA. S...
12/19/2025

Today we gathered to bid a bittersweet farewell to our fiscal technician Sara, who is retiring after 28 years at COCA. She will be greatly missed, but we wish her much happiness in her retirement.

1 in 6 adolescents have gambled despite age restrictions in the last year. This holiday season, don’t contribute to a st...
12/19/2025

1 in 6 adolescents have gambled despite age restrictions in the last year. This holiday season, don’t contribute to a statistic. Lottery tickets aren’t for kids.

See our website for a list of gift alternatives. https://cocaberks.org/gift-responsibly

Get ready to kick start your New Year's Resolution to quit smoking or va**ng! Register for one of our FREE To***co Cessa...
12/18/2025

Get ready to kick start your New Year's Resolution to quit smoking or va**ng! Register for one of our FREE To***co Cessation classes starting early in 2026. Choose from in person or virtual. Get tips. support and free ni****ne replacement products. Sign up today!

Our FREE classes offer support, guidance and free ni****ne replacement therapy to help people quit to***co.

At noon today, the RISE Center hosted a 'How to Tell Your Recovery Story' Lunch & Learn! Engaging conversation, yummy lu...
12/17/2025

At noon today, the RISE Center hosted a 'How to Tell Your Recovery Story' Lunch & Learn! Engaging conversation, yummy lunch and insightful information was given on how to tell your personal recovery story with others.

Lunch & Learns at the RISE Center are held quarterly and everyone who is in recovery (and their families) are invited to attend!

Join us tomorrow for a free Lunch & Learn on How to Tell Your Recovery Story. Lunch is provided. see our website for det...
12/17/2025

Join us tomorrow for a free Lunch & Learn on How to Tell Your Recovery Story. Lunch is provided. see our website for details.

Sharing your personal journey of recovery can be one of the most powerful tools for reducing stigma, inspiring hope and strengthening community connections. This Lunch & Learn will explore how […]

Watch our latest BCTV Berks episode for a discussion on coping with holiday stress featuring Berks County Department of ...
12/15/2025

Watch our latest BCTV Berks episode for a discussion on coping with holiday stress featuring Berks County Department of Veterans Affairs Director Jay Ostrich and our host Yvonne Stroman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMC2Qfajloc

Whether you are celebrating the season with your teens by baking cookies, seeing the holiday lights, or going to pick up...
12/13/2025

Whether you are celebrating the season with your teens by baking cookies, seeing the holiday lights, or going to pick up a tree - remember that these events shouldn't include alcohol.

Did you know that teens who drink before turning 15 are 6.7x as likely to develop alcohol use disorder, which includes alcoholism?

Address

50 N. 5th Street, 5th Floor
Reading, PA
19601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Council On Chemical Abuse posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Council On Chemical Abuse:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category

Our Story

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.