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.

The Berks Co Treatment Court Program recently became one of the first courts in the state to be certified by the Adminis...
03/16/2026

The Berks Co Treatment Court Program recently became one of the first courts in the state to be certified by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts Office. Read this WFMZ article to learn more about this program that "makes our community safer, and it absolutely changes the lives of the individuals that go through it.”

Treatment court involves drug treatment court, mental health court and DUI treatment court.

Tune in to 830 WEEU tomorrow at 11:00 AM to hear a conversation about Smoking Cessation. Prevention Specialist Teresa De...
03/15/2026

Tune in to 830 WEEU tomorrow at 11:00 AM to hear a conversation about Smoking Cessation. Prevention Specialist Teresa Detweiler will be joining Yvonne!

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

Problem Gambling impacts far more individuals than most people realize. Gambling problems aren't rare and they aren't ea...
03/13/2026

Problem Gambling impacts far more individuals than most people realize.
Gambling problems aren't rare and they aren't easy to spot. Raising awareness
helps shine a light on this often hidden public health issue and challenges
common misconceptions.

Learn more about Problem Gambling Month on our website: https://ow.ly/JeFp50YrilT

Watch our latest BCTV Berks episode for a discussion on gambling addiction entitled, Gambling: Don’t Bet Your Life on I...
03/13/2026

Watch our latest BCTV Berks episode for a discussion on gambling addiction entitled, Gambling: Don’t Bet Your Life on It, with COCA Community Program Specialist Yvonne Stroman and Michael Reese.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4si2iwQz-M

Our Prevention Specialists visited Albright College yesterday, handing out Quit Kits to help students quit smoking or v...
03/12/2026

Our Prevention Specialists visited Albright College yesterday, handing out Quit Kits to help students quit smoking or va**ng. Each kit contains items like hard candy and fidget toys to help fight cravings as well as information about quit lines and support for quitting.
https://cocaberks.org/quitkittour/

Tune into BCTV Berks at 4:00 PM today to hear a conversation about March Madness and Gambling with guest Mike Reese!Watc...
03/11/2026

Tune into BCTV Berks at 4:00 PM today to hear a conversation about March Madness and Gambling with guest Mike Reese!
Watch live: https://www.bctv.org/watch/

Gambling-related harm isn’t always obvious. On March 10, Gambling Disorder Screening Day highlights how early screening ...
03/10/2026

Gambling-related harm isn’t always obvious. On March 10, Gambling Disorder
Screening Day highlights how early screening can help identify risks, reduce harm,
and connect people to support and recovery.

Stop by the RISE Center today for Gambling Disorder Screening Cards in both English and Spanish, as well as other gambling resources. Learn more about gambling addiction on our website: https://cocaberks.org/about-addiction/problem-gambling/

We are now accepting applications for the $5,000 Pat Ganter Scholarship, awarded annually to a graduating Berks County h...
03/09/2026

We are now accepting applications for the $5,000 Pat Ganter Scholarship, 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 or recovery. Apply on our website today!
https://cocaberks.org/program/pat-ganter-scholarship/

Our Prevention Specialist Teresa has been crisscrossing Berks County delivering Quit Kits to help people quit smoking an...
03/08/2026

Our Prevention Specialist Teresa has been crisscrossing Berks County delivering Quit Kits to help people quit smoking and va**ng. To date, she has delivered hundreds of kits to nearly 30 sites. Her Quit Kit Tour will last through March. See our website for photos and details. https://cocaberks.org/quitkittour/

03/07/2026

Our prevention specialist Teresa is having so much fun handing out youth and adult quit kits for our No Ni****ne New Year Quit Kit Tour! If you haven't picked yours up yet, find if your company or college has been / will be visited!

Learn more about the tour: 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.