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 to 830 WEEU tomorrow at 11:00 AM to hear a conversation about Gambling. Guests Mike Reese and Sherry R. will be ...
02/22/2026

Tune in to 830 WEEU tomorrow at 11:00 AM to hear a conversation about Gambling. Guests Mike Reese and Sherry R. will be joining Yvonne!

It is also available to watch on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/830amWEEU

Register today for this fun, free Waffle Wednesday Lunch & Learn happening April 1 at the Berks RISE Center. Make your o...
02/21/2026

Register today for this fun, free Waffle Wednesday Lunch & Learn happening April 1 at the Berks RISE Center. Make your own waffle while learning about paths to recovery. https://cocaberks.org/event/wafflewednesday/

Our No Ni****ne New Year Quit Kit Tour is happening rain or shine! Today, our Prevention Specialist Teresa dropped off k...
02/20/2026

Our No Ni****ne New Year Quit Kit Tour is happening rain or shine! Today, our Prevention Specialist Teresa dropped off kits to help youth and adults quit smoking or va**ng at Conrad Weiser Area School District, Oley Valley Middle School and Bethany Children's Home. See our website to learn more about the Quit Kit Tour. https://cocaberks.org/quitkittour/

Our No Ni****ne New Year Traveling Quit Kit Tour is starting up! If you will be at our of our next locations, stop by an...
02/19/2026

Our No Ni****ne New Year Traveling Quit Kit Tour is starting up! If you will be at our of our next locations, stop by and pick up your own Quit Kit from us! This year, we’ve added youth-sized kits that fit perfectly in a backpack, alongside our adult kits!

Berks Technical Institute Albright College Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Want to learn more or get involved? Visit our website: https://cocaberks.org/quitkittour/

Our Prevention Specialists are always out at Berks County schools offering free prevention lessons that teach youth skil...
02/19/2026

Our Prevention Specialists are always out at Berks County schools offering free prevention lessons that teach youth skills to avoid substances and lead healthy lives. Recently, our staff member Leslie has been at Exeter Township School District's Jacksonwald Elementary teaching the Good For Drugs Program to second graders.

Just added! We've scheduled a new to***co cessation class beginning in April. Make this the spring you quit smoking or v...
02/18/2026

Just added! We've scheduled a new to***co cessation class beginning in April. Make this the spring you quit smoking or va**ng for good. This 8-week class will give you tips, resources and support to succeed on your quit journey. Register today! https://ow.ly/6hnP50YhBBf

COCA's offices are closed for the President's Day holiday on Monday Feb. 16, but help for addiction is always available ...
02/16/2026

COCA's offices are closed for the President's Day holiday on Monday Feb. 16, but help for addiction is always available in Berks County. Call the hotline or visit our website for information about treatment and recovery resources in our area. https://cocaberks.org/get-help-now/

💗 We're celebrating Valentine's Day all month long! We're encouraging heart health through our Quit Kit Tour, delivering...
02/14/2026

💗 We're celebrating Valentine's Day all month long! We're encouraging heart health through our Quit Kit Tour, delivering Quit Kits to schools and organizations across Berks County to help people quit smoking and va**ng. Visit our website to learn more about our Quit Kit Tour! 💗 https://cocaberks.org/quitkittour/

What a fantastic event we had at the Berks RISE Center today, celebrating Valentines Day with delicious chocolate dipped...
02/13/2026

What a fantastic event we had at the Berks RISE Center today, celebrating Valentines Day with delicious chocolate dipped desserts! ❤️

Our Prevention Specialists provided presentations at a Area School District Family Night event on Wednesday, offering p...
02/13/2026

Our Prevention Specialists provided presentations at a Area School District Family Night event on Wednesday, offering parents valuable information on va**ng and technology.

Our Prevention Specialist Teresa visited Reading High School l Reading, Pa. yesterday, delivering Quit Kits as part of ...
02/12/2026

Our Prevention Specialist Teresa visited Reading High School l Reading, Pa. yesterday, delivering Quit Kits as part of her presentation to Project Peace Peace students. This was the 2nd stop on her No Ni****ne New Year Quit Kit Tour. Throughout February and March, Teresa will deliver hundreds of kits to sites across Berks County, encouraging youth and adults to quit smoking or va**ng. 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.