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Council On Chemical Abuse

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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.

10/24/2025

Check out this WFMZ news segment about the NBA gambling controversy featuring our staff member Marcia, and learn about resources available in our area for gambling addiction.
https://ow.ly/GV2M50XhwpP

10/23/2025

People in recovery and their families are invited to join us at the Berks RISE Center to watch the Philadelphia Eagles host the New York Giants on Sunday, October 26! Event will include refreshments, a gift card raffle and football trivia included. Doors open at 12:30.
https://cocaberks.org/event/recovery-football-2/

10/22/2025

Join our team! We are seeking a full-time fiscal technician. See our website for job description, salary range, benefits and application.
https://cocaberks.org/job-opening-fiscal-technician/

10/21/2025

Our next to***co cessation class is less than 10 days away! Register today for this FREE 8-week class to get the support and resources to quit smoking or va**ng. Meets Thursdays 6-7:15 PM, Oct. 30 – Dec.18, at Reading Hospital/ Tower Health in Wyomissing.
https://ow.ly/aKPT50XeVF0

10/20/2025

Two of our staff members are at the Berks County Be Wise Human Services conference at the DoubleTree By Hilton Reading today, handing out information and resources. If you're there, stop by our table to say hi and pick up a one of our brochures. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

10/19/2025

Our Annual Conference is less than a month away! We have a great lineup of speakers on topics that include mental health, social media, ma*****na and more. Register today on our website. https://cocaberks.org/annual-conference/registration/

10/18/2025

Recently the number of overdose deaths in Los Angeles County linked to the drug kratom has risen to 6. Learn more in the link below, as well as check out our blog post about kratom on our website.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/los-angeles-county-overdose-deaths-kratom-compound/
https://cocaberks.org/kratom-the-new-substance-on-the-rise/

Los Angeles County Public Health called for retailers to immediately halt the sale of 7-OH products.

10/17/2025

Do the youth in your community know that most of their peers don’t use substances? Learn about social norms: www.hidta.org/adapt/prevention-intervention-resource-center

10/16/2025

October is Substance Abuse . Watch our latest BCTV Berks episode to learn how our Prevention team works to provide Berks County youth with skills and knowledge to avoid substance use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFiWG9PigSY

10/15/2025

Tune into BCTV Berks at 4:00 PM today to hear a conversation about Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week with Yvonne Stroman.
Watch live: https://www.bctv.org/watch/

10/14/2025

Join our team! We have an opening for a full-time Fiscal Technician. Must have experience with payroll processing and tax filing. See our website for details and application. https://ow.ly/mLAO50X9ZcP

10/13/2025

Our offices are closed for the long weekend, but help for drug and alcohol problems is always available in Berks County. Call the hotline, or visit our website's Get Help Now page for information on treatment and recovery services in our community. https://cocaberks.org/get-help-now/

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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

https://cocaberks.org/

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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.