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 o

rganization 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.

August 31 is .Overdose Awareness Day is recognized globally as a day to remember those who have died from overdose, hon...
08/02/2025

August 31 is .

Overdose Awareness Day is recognized globally as a day to remember those who have died from overdose, honor their families and friends, and encourage action to prevent future deaths.

Learn more about the campaign and other events happening across the country today:
https://www.overdoseday.com/

is less than a week away on Aug. 5! Our staff will be providing resources and fun giveaways at three different locatio...
08/01/2025

is less than a week away on Aug. 5! Our staff will be providing resources and fun giveaways at three different locations this year: Penn St in City Of Reading, PA - Government, Jim Dietrich Park in Muhlenberg Township, and the Northern Berks Police National Night Out at the Berks County Fairgrounds. See our website for details.

Every year, on the first Tuesday in August, the Council on Chemical Abuse staff visit multiple locations around Berks County to help communities celebrate National Night Out. National Night Out […]

The Reading Fightin Phils always get us great photos from our Recovery Awareness Night game! Read the SOS Berks blog and...
07/31/2025

The Reading Fightin Phils always get us great photos from our Recovery Awareness Night game! Read the SOS Berks blog and check out dozens of great photos from last weeks game.

On July 24, 2025, SOS Berks and Berks Counseling Center co-sponsored the 4th Annual Recovery Awareness Night at the Reading Fightin’ Phils.

Our staff member Yvonne was interviewed by WFMZ in this news piece about Reading City Council's decision to approve an ...
07/30/2025

Our staff member Yvonne was interviewed by WFMZ in this news piece about Reading City Council's decision to approve an ordinance to decriminalize small amounts of ma*****na. Yvonne raised concerns over how the ordinance will be enforced.
https://ow.ly/tfIL50WxjnC

Save the Date! The 2025 Annual Conference is scheduled for Monday, 11/17 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading. Registratio...
07/29/2025

Save the Date! The 2025 Annual Conference is scheduled for Monday, 11/17 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading. Registration opens in early September. See our website for details and to sign up to receive an email when registration opens. https://cocaberks.org/annual-conference/

Our staff member Marcia participated in a Community Leaders Conversation for the Hamburg Area Initiative last week. The ...
07/28/2025

Our staff member Marcia participated in a Community Leaders Conversation for the Hamburg Area Initiative last week. The event was hosted by the Berks County Community Foundation and is one step in a planning process to address community needs in the Hamburg Area.

About 45% of people killed in underage, drunk driving crashes are not the driver.Make a good example for your children a...
07/26/2025

About 45% of people killed in underage, drunk driving crashes are not the driver.

Make a good example for your children and don't get behind the wheel intoxicated.
Safety- for everyone's sake.

Sending out a huge thanks to everyone who came out to Reading Fightin Phils last night to help us celebrate Recovery Awa...
07/25/2025

Sending out a huge thanks to everyone who came out to Reading Fightin Phils last night to help us celebrate Recovery Awareness Night. From the free t-shirts to the first pitches to the fireworks, we had a wonderful evening celebrating recovery from substance use disorder with 16 partnering organizations.

Check out this great WFMZ news piece about our Recovery Awareness Night event at the Reading Fightin Phils last night. W...
07/25/2025

Check out this great WFMZ news piece about our Recovery Awareness Night event at the Reading Fightin Phils last night. We are grateful to everyone who came out and helped us celebrate recovery from substance use disorder.

Recovery Awareness Night at the Reading Fightin' Phils game Thursday reminded people that there are many forms of addiction — from shopping to gambling.

Join us tonight at Reading Fightin Phils for Recovery Awareness Night! We’re giving away free T-shirts to the first 600 ...
07/24/2025

Join us tonight at Reading Fightin Phils for Recovery Awareness Night! We’re giving away free T-shirts to the first 600 attendees.

Join us tonight at the Reading Fightin Phils Recovery Awareness Night game! Gates open at 5.
07/24/2025

Join us tonight at the Reading Fightin Phils Recovery Awareness Night game! Gates open at 5.

The Recovery Awareness Night Game at the Reading Fightin Phils is this Thursday, July 24, and we will be handing out fre...
07/22/2025

The Recovery Awareness Night Game at the Reading Fightin Phils is this Thursday, July 24, and we will be handing out free t-shirts to the first 600 attendees. Gates open at 5. We hope you will join SOS Berks, Berks Counseling Center, and our partners as we enjoy a night of baseball and celebrate recovery from substance use disorder.
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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.