Council On Chemical Abuse

Council On Chemical Abuse 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.

The Council on Chemical Abuse, known as COCA, provides Berks County, PA with leadership and assistance in preventing substance use, and promoting treatment and recovery from addiction. 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. T

he 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 SOS Berks summer issue of The Response Magazine in now available to read online and in print. This issue focuses on ...
07/27/2026

The SOS Berks summer issue of The Response Magazine in now available to read online and in print. This issue focuses on medication management, with information on medication safety, pain management and more.

The 2026 Summer/Fall issue of The Response is now available to read online! The focus of this issue is Medication Management, with articles in English and Spanish. CLICK HERE to read a copy online.

We're giving away FREE tickets to the Reading Fightin Phils Recovery Awareness Night Game on August 13! Join us and 16 ...
07/26/2026

We're giving away FREE tickets to the Reading Fightin Phils Recovery Awareness Night Game on August 13! Join us and 16 other Recovery organizations as we celebrate recovery from substance use disorder. See our website to order your free tickets today! https://sosberks.org/event/5th-annual-recovery-awareness-night/

Did you know that nearly 72% of teens who drink get their alcohol for free, whether it's from friends, family at parties...
07/24/2026

Did you know that nearly 72% of teens who drink get their alcohol for free, whether it's from friends, family at parties or by taking without permission?

Make time to talk to your teens about the dangers of drinking and substance use.
Learn more tips about providing a safe space for your teens:
https://cocaberks.org/parents/

A big thanks to Operation Parent for these wonderful graphics and statistics!

Proper storage and disposal of medications prevents accidental and intentional misuse and helps protect the environment....
07/23/2026

Proper storage and disposal of medications prevents accidental and intentional misuse and helps protect the environment. In Berks County, residents can take advantage of three FREE programs that support medication safety. See our website for details.
https://cocaberks.org/program/medication-safety/

These students at Good Shepherd are learning about Body Power from our COCA Prevention Team! This lesson on heart and l...
07/21/2026

These students at Good Shepherd are learning about Body Power from our COCA Prevention Team! This lesson on heart and lung health teaches students to practice controlled breathing by using a straw to blow a ping pong ball through a circle. This teaches the importance of healthy lungs while promoting breath control, focus, and healthy breathing habits.

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Reading, PA
19601

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Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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