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*Notice -- Effective October 1, 2025, the Erie County Department of Social Services will have a wait list for those seeking child care, due to funding constraints. This is the first time in more than 10 years that ECDSS has such a wait list. ECDSS understands that this situation may create challenges for our community's families and providers. The department is committed to supporting our local residents during this transition and will provide updates on related developments. Those with additional questions can contact the child care (day care) assistance eligibility unit at (716) 858-8953.
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Our mission is to engage people in need and provide effective services in collaboration with community partners.
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HEAP Regular Benefits extended through 4/10/26

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West Seneca School District Food Access Resources

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Use the map to find summer eat in or grab and go meals.

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Summer Meals NY - Hunger Solutions New York

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Free summer meals at fun places for kids ages 18 and under all across New York. Find a spot near you!

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New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

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Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)

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Beginning in 2024, New York State will launch Summer EBT, a new program that provides low-income families with food benefits to help buy groceries during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals. Most eligible children will receive Summer EBT food benefits automatically; however, some families may need to apply.

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Throughout the 2025/2026 HEAP Season our HEAP Outreach team will be onsite at the below outreach events. Starting Monday, April 27, 2026, all Outreach events are based on the Cooling Assistance Program benefits --

Full List of upcoming HEAP Outreach Events:

4/21/26

HEAP Outreach - Rural Outreach Center Appointment Only - Must call 716-240-2220, ext. 101

730 Olean Road, East Aurora, NY

10 a.m.

2 p.m.

5/5/26

HEAP Outreach - Rohingya Empowerment Community in Buffalo (၅/၅/၂၀၂၆ နှင့် ၅/၂၀/၂၀၂၆
နံနက် ၁၀:၃၀ မှ နေ့လယ် ၁၂:၀၀ ထိ)

204 Reed St., Buffalo, NY 14211 (၅/၅/၂၀၂၆ နှင့် ၅/၂၀/၂၀၂၆
နံနက် ၁၀:၃၀ မှ နေ့လယ် ၁၂:၀၀ ထိ)

10:30 a.m.

Noon

5/11/26

HEAP Outreach - Karen Society of Buffalo HEAP Outreach - Karen Society of Buffalo (-၃၀/၃/၂၀၂၆ နေ့ နှင့် ၁၁/၅/၂၀၂၆ နေ့ မနက် ၁၀:၀၀ မှ နေ့လယ် ၃:၀၀ အထိ)

246 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213

10 a.m.

3 p.m.

5/20/6

HEAP Outreach - Rohingya Empowerment Community in Buffalo (၅/၅/၂၀၂၆ နှင့် ၅/၂၀/၂၀၂၆
နံနက် ၁၀:၃၀ မှ နေ့လယ် ၁၂:၀၀ ထိ)

204 Reed St., Buffalo, NY 14211 (၅/၅/၂၀၂၆ နှင့် ၅/၂၀/၂၀၂၆
နံနက် ၁၀:၃၀ မှ နေ့လယ် ၁၂:၀၀ ထိ)

10:30 a.m.

Noon

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HEAP Calendar | HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)

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Throughout the 2025/2026 HEAP Season our HEAP Outreach team will be onsite at the below outreach events. Starting Monday, April 27, 2026, all Outreach events are based on the Cooling Assistance Program benefits --

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CARES Crisis and Restabilization Emergency Services (Spectrum)

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CARES Crisis and Restabilization Emergency Services (Spectrum)

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Available by phone 24/7 at 716-882-4357

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Crisis Services Buffalo NY | Spectrum Health C.A.R.E.S.

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Spectrum Health’s C.A.R.E.S. team is available to provide support to families with children and teenagers in crisis, 24/7. Call 716-882-HELP.

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We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

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First, you'll hear an automated message featuring additional options while your call is routed to your local 988 Lifeline network crisis center.

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Provides emergency shelter for women, No walk-ins.

Available by phone 24/7 at 716-895-1353

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211 WNY is your free and confidential link to health and human services. Every day, across Western New York, people just like you are looking for help. 211 WNY is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Developmental Disabilities. Domestic Abuse. Health and Wellness. Housing. Legal Services. Mental Health. Nutrition.

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ECMC is a local hospital that can be reached at 716-858-4640.

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ECMC is our region's community hospital, providing nationally recognized best-in-class healthcare services for our patients, no matter their condition or circumstance.

ECMC Health Services

ECMC is the regional center for a number of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care specialties. Click below to browse all of our health services, from cardiology and neurology to oncology and urology, or you can locate specific services by using our search and filter tools.

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Careers at ECMC

Why Choose Us?

Whether you're actively looking for the next step in your healthcare career or exploring your options, our opportunities and benefits make ECMC a great place to work.
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ECMC Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that helps obtain the resources necessary to support the life-saving medical services of ECMC, which is also a leading center for rehabilitation, transplantation, orthopaedic care, and many other medical specialties.

News & Media | December 10, 2024

ECMC'S Medical Intensive Care Units Earn National Award For Excellence

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognizes ECMC's Medical Intensive Care Units North and South with gold Beacon Award for Excellence BUFFALO, NEW YORK - ECMC's Medical Intensive Care Units (MICU) North and South were each recently recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) with a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence.
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Accreditations & Affiliations

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ECMC Hospital | The difference between healthcare and true care.

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ECMC is a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, and a regional center for behavioral health, transplantation, cancer care, and rehabilitation.

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Erie County Medical Center - Help Center

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Erie County Medical Center - Help Center

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Call 716-883-4517

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Outpatient Behavioral Health Services - ECMC Hospital | Buffalo, NY

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The Outpatient Behavioral Health Center works to provide safe, comprehensive care and integrated outpatient services to our patients and their families. In doing so, we hope to ensure that our patients are able to maximize safe and healthy participation within their community.

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Available by phone 24/7 at 716-883-4517

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Domestic Violence - New York State Domestic Violence Hotlines - NYS OPDV

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Domestic Violence, New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), information on domestic violence, including New York State domestic violence referral resources, domestic violence videos, domestic violence legislation, domestic violence publications, training and technical assistance to professionals who interface with domestic violence in many areas, including child protective services, child welfare, colleges, health care, mental health, police, social services, and workplace

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Toll Free Number: 1-800-247-8035

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Provides critical services and support – treating crime victims and their families with the compassion and dignity they deserve.

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Erie County Medical Center - Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)

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Erie County Medical Center - Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)

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Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) - ECMC Hospital | Buffalo, NY

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A hospital-based emergency psychiatric service, ECMC’s CPEP (Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to treat patients of all ages. As one of the largest CPEP programs in New York State, it utilizes an entire floor in the Behavioral Health Outpatient Center to serve adults, children, and adolescents in crisis.

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Outpatient Behavioral Health Services - ECMC Hospital | Buffalo, NY

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The Outpatient Behavioral Health Center works to provide safe, comprehensive care and integrated outpatient services to our patients and their families. In doing so, we hope to ensure that our patients are able to maximize safe and healthy participation within their community.

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Crisis Services 24-Hour Hotline is the only 24/7/265 crisis response service in Erie County. Every Crisis Services number is ready to help, including our 24 hour Crisis Service Hotline.

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Horizon Health Services | Mental Health & Addiction Services in WNY

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Horizon Health provides comprehensive services to Western New Yorkers managing mental health challenges and substance use.

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Spectrum Health & Human Services • WNY Mental Health and Addiction Counseling

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Real help, from real people, who really care. Spectrum Health and Human Services offers Mental Health and Addiction Counseling in Western New York.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Buffalo & Erie County has served Western New York since 1984 and continues to support, educate and advocate for families and caregivers of individuals affected by mental illness. A non-profit agency, NAMI's dedicated volunteers and members are responsible for improving the lives of so many facing the challenges of mental illness every day.

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NAMI: National Alliance on Mental illness Buffalo & Erie County

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Buffalo & Erie County has served Western New York since 1984 and continues to support, educate and advocate for families and caregivers of individuals affected by mental illness. A non-profit agency, NAMI's dedicated volunteers and members are responsible for improving the lives of so many facing the challenges of mental illness every day.

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Be a Friend (Big Brothers - Big Sisters)

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Be a Friend (Big Brothers - Big Sisters)

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & The Southern Tier

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & The Southern Tier

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier (Be-A-Friend Program, Inc.) was founded in 1971. This year, we celebrate 50 years of providing one-to-one mentoring to a total of over 12,500 children facing adversity in the community.

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Home I Your Best Self Begins Here | Best Self | Your BestSelf begins here

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WNYCPC Children's Psychiatric Center (ages 5-17)

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WNYCPC Children's Psychiatric Center (ages 5-17)

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Address:
1010 East and West Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
Driving Directions

Phone: (716) 677-7000

Fax: (716) 675-6455
E-Mail: Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center About
Employment Opportunities

Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center (WNYCPC) provides comprehensive behavioral health care services to children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED). We partner with families throughout the continuum of care.
Services Offered
We are building a trauma sensitive system of care and creating a violence free, safe and therapeutic, family centered environment.

Inpatient treatment

Day Treatment

Outpatient Clinic

Health Home Care Management

Mobile Integration Team

Mobile Mental Health Consultation Team

Family Support

Common Sense Parenting training

Areas Served
WNYCPC delivers appropriate educational services under State Education Department regulations.
Age Groups Served
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Schuyler, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties
Internships
The center serves children between the ages of 4 and 18.

Learn more about the Doctoral Psychology Internship offered at WNYCPC

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Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center

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Address: 1010 East and West Road West Seneca, NY 14224 Driving Directions Phone: (716) 677-7000 Fax: (716) 675-6455 E-Mail: Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center About Employment Opportunities Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center (WNYCPC) provides comprehensive behavioral health care services to children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).

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Mental Health Crisis Care for Children, Teens and Adults

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Mental health crisis care services for all ages in Buffalo, NY. Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder treatment in Buffalo, NY.

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Endeavor Behavioral Health and Co-Responder Teams

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Endeavor Behavioral Health and Co-Responder Teams

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How to Stop Gambling and Sports Betting - WNY PGRC

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Western Problem Gambling Resource Center online help to stop gambling and problem sports betting. WesternPGRC@nyproblemgambling.org

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Behavioral Health Counseling and Treatment Services

Envision Wellness WNY Behavioral Health has been providing treatment services in WNY for over four decades. We have made it our highest priority to support and empower all persons who have requested guidance, turning no one away. We have also chosen to maintain a similar footprint to when the agency was founded so that we could maintain the values that allowed us to create a community within WNY.

In this community we provide compassionate, innovative and inclusive mental health treatment that enhances the quality of life for participants and staff alike.

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Envision Wellness WNY - Mental Health Counseling - Buffalo, NY

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Envision Wellness WNY Behavioral Health has been providing counseling and treatment services in WNY for nearly five decades to all persons who have requested guidance.

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Mental Health Services | Counseling, Psychiatry And Gender Affirming Care | Evergreen Health

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Mental health counseling, psychiatry and gender affirming care evaluations. Understanding and affirming therapy in Buffalo.

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Call 716-859-5460

The Children’s Psychiatry Clinic offers diagnostic assessment and evaluation; individual, family, parent-child and group psychotherapies; psychiatric evaluation and consultation; medication management; and advocacy with and consultation to schools, social services, or other agencies serving center patients. The center is also home to the University at Buffalo’s residency training program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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The Children’s Psychiatry Clinic | John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo | A Kaleida Health Facility | Buffalo, NY

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The Children’s Psychiatry Clinic at Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo

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Mindful Care: Same-Day Therapy and Psychiatry

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Just like domestic violence, teen dating violence is happening in all communities. One in three teens in the US will experience physical, sexual, or emotional...
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Most people are familiar with the concept of alcoholism and drug addiction, and the idea that certain foods and quantities of foods can be addictive is gaining acceptance.

Food addicts are powerless over where, when, and how much they eat, although many have tremendous willpower in other areas of their lives. Food addiction tends to remain unrecognized because of the focus on the symptoms rather than their underlying cause - addiction.
Symptoms of food addiction include

Overeating (bingeing or grazing)

Purging (bulimia)

Undereating

Obesity (and related problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea)

Compulsive exercise and dieting

Obsession with food or weight

Depression, shame, isolation, and hopelessness related to food, weight, or body image.

FA is a program for those who want to stop eating addictively. Like Alcoholics Anonymous, FA treats food addiction as a threefold illness: physical, mental, and spiritual.

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Having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with food, weight or dieting? You are not alone. There is a solution.

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GLYS provides a safe and positive environment for LGBTQ+ youth to learn more about themselves through peer interaction and educational experiences. The organization creates opportunities for emotional growth and community awareness.

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Through GLYS outreach, other agencies learn about and increase their sensitivity to the needs of gender and sexual minority youth. GLYS provides LGBTQ+ youth with positive role models and safe spaces while promoting positive self-esteem and the integration of these youth into the larger community. GLYS can also assist youth and their families by providing resources and referrals.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US!

Check out our Master Calendar for more events & information! NOTE:

*All meetings have been moved to a virtual setting until further notice*

Stay updated with GLYS & see some cool photos

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GLYS WNY, Inc. | Buffalo, NY | Growing LGBTQ+ Youth Support

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Gateway Longview | Services for Children & Families | Celebrating 130 Years

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For 130 years, Gateway Longview has cared for youth and families across Western New York through behavioral health, community-based, special education, and residential care services. We believe in working together to protect, to give hope, and to enrich every child and family we serve.

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How are we doing?

Community Services for Every1 is interested in hearing from you! If you are a family member or advocate of a person we support or are a person we support directly, please take a moment to complete a satisfaction survey below:

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Call 716-836-7200 ext. 8363

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Crisis Services 24-Hour Hotline is the only 24/7/265 crisis response service in Erie County. Every Crisis Services number is ready to help, including our 24 hour Crisis Service Hotline.

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Hospice Care and Palliative Care Buffalo | Hospice Care in Buffalo

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Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo cares for individuals suffering from serious illness, as well as their families and caregivers.

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Pathways – Buffalo | Catholic Health - The Right Way To Care

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Who Are Al-Anon Members? Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. Family members have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others who have faced similar problems. Read More Teens come together to

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Spectrum Health & Human Services • WNY Mental Health and Addiction Counseling

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Real help, from real people, who really care. Spectrum Health and Human Services offers Mental Health and Addiction Counseling in Western New York.

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Find NA Near You – Western New York Narcotics Anonymous

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AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions. A.A is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety

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Buffalo Area AA Central Office | Serving AA of Buffalo NY

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Office of Addiction Services and Supports

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Margaret A. Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center

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Erie County Medical Center - Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Services

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Erie County Medical Center - Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Services

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ECMC's inpatient and outpatient programs for substance use are designed to serve a variety of needs. All programs provide comprehensive medical and psychological treatment methods and are certified by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and The Joint Commission.
Patient Resource Packet
Inpatient Substance Use Treatment Services

ECMC offers substance use evaluations and treatment for individuals in need of withdrawal and stabilization services (detox). An interdisciplinary team is available to assist patients in managing their moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms in a hospital-based setting.

Individuals interested in an evaluation for withdrawal and stabilization services can report to ECMC's Emergency Department.

Substance use counselors are available in the Emergency Department 24 hours a day to provide substance use disorder evaluations. Upon completion of the evaluation a recommendation will be made for the appropriate level of care. Individuals who are recommended for withdrawal and stabilization services will be transitioned to the Withdrawal and Stabilization program once medically cleared by an ED Physician. Individuals not recommended for withdrawal and stabilization services will be offered a referral to an appropriate level of care.

The Withdrawal and Stabilization Program offers medically managed treatment to safely assist patients who are experiencing withdrawal from alcohol and/or other substances.

Withdrawal and Stabilization Program

Services Offered:

Substance Use Evaluations

History and Physical conducted with a Medical Provider

24/7 Nursing and Medical staff

Medications to Manage Withdrawal Symptoms

Initiation on Medication for Addiction Treatment

Individual and Group Therapy

Opiate Overdose Prevention Training for Patients and their Supports

Peer Support

Referrals and Linkages to Aftercare Treatment Programs

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Services

ECMC offers a variety of outpatient treatment services to individuals experiencing problems related to alcohol and/or substance related use. Evidence-Based Practices including Medication for Addiction Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care are utilized to support patient focused care.

Walk-in Hours and Same Day Appointments

Substance Use Evaluations

Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)

Individual and Group Therapy

Family Education and Counseling

Peer Support

Medical Assessments

Psychiatric Evaluations

Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment for Individuals with Co-Existing Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder

Opiate Overdose Prevention Training for Patients and their Supports

Harm Reduction Strategies

Additional Behavioral Health Services

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Substance Use Treatment Services (SUTS) - ECMC Hospital | Buffalo, NY

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Lighthouse Women’s Residence | Best Self | Your BestSelf begins here

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Preventionfocus | Making Safe & Healthy Happen

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Preventionfocus makes safe & healthy happen through science-based model programs & info sharing to teach people how to make positive choices.

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Endeavor Behavioral Health Co-Responder Teams

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Endeavor Behavioral Health Co-Responder Teams

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Verifying you are human. This may take a few seconds.

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Prevention Council of Erie County (formerly ECCPASA)

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Prevention Council of Erie County (formerly ECCPASA)

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Trinity Washington, 14, is the winner of a recent billboard design contest to illustrate the dangers of vaping.

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We believe we can help because we've been there. Recovery Options Made Easy's certified peers lead the way with lived experience to advocate for better and safer roads to recovery. Our continuum of accessible care services-from housing support to peer services-weaves our varied experiences together to provide trauma-informed empowerment, wellness, and recovery options, while respecting individuality and everyone's right to choice.

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ROME | Home - Recovery Options Made Easy

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Recovery Options Made Easy, Inc. is the largest peer-certified organization in NYS offering Peer Support, Supported Housing, Advocacy, Community Connections, and Respite Centers for individuals with a mental health diagnosis and substance use.

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Kids Escaping Drugs www.ked.org
We are dedicated to ending the drug epidemic in Western New York by empowering adolescents and families to live a life free from the disease of addiction through community outreach, education, and early intervention.

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211 WNY is your free and confidential link to health and human services. Every day, across Western New York, people just like you are looking for help. 211 WNY is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Developmental Disabilities. Domestic Abuse. Health and Wellness. Housing. Legal Services. Mental Health. Nutrition.

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Crisis Services 24-Hour Hotline is the only 24/7/265 crisis response service in Erie County. Every Crisis Services number is ready to help, including our 24 hour Crisis Service Hotline.

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Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo | Serving Western NY Since 1912

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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. - Free Legal Aid in Buffalo, NY

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We are a not-for-profit public interest law firm providing free legal aid to low-income individuals in Buffalo, NY and beyond.

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NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

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Register for alerts when
children, college students and
vulnerable adults go missing.

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Survivors of 9/11 may be eligible for no-cost healthcare and/or financial compensation through two federal government programs.

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Innovation RFA - Alternatives to Incarceration and Re-Entry Services and Interventions
Through this Innovation RFA, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) seeks applications for Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) and Re-Entry Services and Interventions. Approximately $15.5 million is expected to be available for proposals that aim to reduce recidivism, reduce reliance on incarceration, and improve the outcomes of individuals involved in or who have had previous involvement in the justice system.

DCJS intends to fund both Demonstration and Evidence-Based Programming through this solicitation. The purpose of this RFA is to solicit applications for unique and evidence-based approaches to work with individuals who are involved in, have previous involvement in, or are at risk of involvement in, the criminal justice system. These programs should target one or more of the following:

the risk of incarceration;

risk of recidivism;

criminogenic needs;

responsivity factors; and/or

stabilization needs.

DCJS is committed to providing programs that help keep New York's communities safe and improve the effectiveness of the State's criminal justice system. Applications will be selected for funding consistent with the best interest of the state. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate in their response to this solicitation how their application supports New York's commitment to improving the lives of individuals involved in, having previous involvement in, or at risk of involvement in, the criminal justice system and promoting public safety.

Questions for the request for applications must be submitted to dcjsfunding@dcjs.ny.gov by Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Responses to those questions will be posted on or about Monday, September 15, 2025.
The deadline for applications is 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Apply: https://criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa/index.htm

SNUG Street Outreach and Social Work Program - Syracuse

Not-for-profit organizations can apply for up to $1.82 million to establish a SNUG Street Outreach and Social Work Program in the City of Syracuse.

SNUG uses trained outreach workers, or "credible messengers," to engage high-risk individuals and prevent gun violence through conflict mediation. Licensed social workers support each site by addressing trauma and connecting participants and families to needed services.

Questions are due by August 1, 2025, to dcjsfunding@dcjs.ny.gov.
Responses will be posted on or about August 15, 2025.
Applications are due by 12:00 p.m. on September 16, 2025.

The RFA is posted at: criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa

New York State Commercial Security Tax Credit

The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) administers the state's Commercial Security Tax Credit Program. The program provides a tax credit to small retail businesses (50 or fewer employees) that operate a physical location or locations in the state and incur costs associated with retail theft prevention measures. Businesses may be eligible for a $3,000 credit per retail location, depending on the business size and expenses.
More information about the tax credit >>

New York State's Clean Slate Act

New York State's Clean Slate Act takes effect Nov. 16, 2024, and provides the state Office of Court Administration (OCA) up to three years to develop the required processes to automatically seal eligible conviction records. Once that work is complete, convictions that meet certain criteria will be sealed for certain civil background check purposes.

It is important to note that until OCA implements these sealing processes, any criminal history record provided through the DCJS Records Review process will continue to include convictions that eventually will be sealed because of Clean Slate. DCJS cannot seal records until receiving an order from the court to do so.

NOTE: Records of individuals convicted of sex crimes and non-drug Class A felonies, including murder, will not be sealed. Police departments, sheriffs' offices, prosecutors, the courts, and any employer permitted by law to perform fingerprint-based background checks on job applicants will continue to have access to all criminal records under the law.

Additional information about the Clean Slate Act >>

New York State's Firearm Laws: Resources and Information

New York State's Gun Safety website provides the public, gun owners and gun dealers with comprehensive information about the requirements detailed in state laws. Questions about the new law may be directed to 1-855-LAW-GUNS.
Gun Safety in New York State >>Frequently Asked Questions >>Department of Environmental Conservation FAQs >>Minimum Standards for Firearm Safety Training >>

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Looking for Sex Offenders in NY? Security Guard Training? Criminal Records? Crime Stats? Criminal Justice Funding Opportunities? You've come to the right place!

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In 1992, the Clinic was created and founded by then co-directors, Clinical Professor Emeritus Suzanne Tomkins '92 and Dr. Catherine Cerulli, JD PhD '92. The late, beloved Professor Isabel Marcus offered substantial support and input during the formation of the Clinic. In the early years, the Clinic helped to lay the groundwork towards the establishment of an infrastructure which created and supported domestic violence community collaborations in Western New York.

The Clinic helped to develop protocols and policies for many counties, localities, and other public and private domestic violence organizations throughout the eight counties of Western New York and beyond. The Clinic worked with local and statewide advocacy groups to support statewide domestic violence legislative reform. The Clinic placed law students in DV-related placements in Western New York; countless students graduated and became leaders in their fields, assuming leadership positions in the field of family violence.

In 2015, the Clinic was re-structured to a model in which students enrolled in the clinic become certified to practice law under the supervision of clinical faculty. Clinical Professor of Law Judith Olin took over as Clinic Director in 2016, supervising student attorneys with a Student Practice Order from the 4th Department of the Appellate Division. Student Attorneys represent individual victims of violence in civil family cases. While a typical Clinic client earns too much to qualify for a free, or pro bono attorney, the Clinic supports a population that is unable to afford private counsel, thus allowing the students to represent clients who would otherwise go without legal counsel.

Students work closely with staff from the Family Justice Center of Erie County, Child & Family Services Haven House, and other victim serving domestic violence organizations, who refer cases for legal representation.

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Family Violence and Women's Rights Clinic

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Attention!!

In accordance with new guidelines from the government, Volunteer Lawyers Project is moving to a remote-work environment until further notice. Only essential staff will be reporting to our office in Buffalo, and we ask that clients call the intake lines listed below. Thank you for your understanding.
Family Law Questions - (716) 823-3255
Housing Law Questions - (716) 828-8460
Immigration Questions - (716) 847-0662 x 301
Unemployment Benefits Questions - (716) 847-0662 x 303
To become a Divorce Client - (716) 847-0662 x 807
For all other legal cases - (716) 847-0662 x 324

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ECBA Volunteer Lawyers Project l Provides Free Legal Assistance in WNY

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ECBA Volunteer Lawyers Project provides free civil legal services to low income individuals and small not-for-profit groups in Erie County. VLP provides these services by utilizing both its staff and Pro Bono Volunteer Attorneys to represent clients. VLP has been helping Buffalo and Erie County since 1983

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Volunteer Lawyers Project Immigration Program

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Immigration Programat VLP VLP’s Immigration Program has served an array of the foreign-born people. VLP is proud to be part of several diverse

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Provides critical services and support – treating crime victims and their families with the compassion and dignity they deserve.

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Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)

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Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)

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YWCA of Western New York advocates every day to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities.

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People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH)

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People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH)

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GIVING HOPE TO SURVIVORS Get Help or Get InvolvedLearn More Our Country, Our World Our Impact PATH Inc. (People Against Trafficking Humans) is a not-for-profit (501c3) organization motivated by faith with a mission to end human trafficking through education, prevention and restoration. Read more Who We Are Our Approach EDUCATION We engage the community in […]

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BestSelf Behavioral Health Safe Space Drop In Center 

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211 WNY is your free and confidential link to health and human services. Every day, across Western New York, people just like you are looking for help. 211 WNY is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Developmental Disabilities. Domestic Abuse. Health and Wellness. Housing. Legal Services. Mental Health. Nutrition.

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Project Mona’s House is the first restoration home in Buffalo, New York for women who have been victims of human trafficking. Women enter as victims, are transformed into survivors, but leave as overcomers.

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We believe we can help because we've been there. Recovery Options Made Easy's certified peers lead the way with lived experience to advocate for better and safer roads to recovery. Our continuum of accessible care services-from housing support to peer services-weaves our varied experiences together to provide trauma-informed empowerment, wellness, and recovery options, while respecting individuality and everyone's right to choice.

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Provide Housing at The Salvation Army Empire State Division. The Salvation Army’s Empire Division of the Eastern Territory, located in Syracuse, New York serves 48 counties in Upstate, New York.

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Call 716-828-8681 or email info@716ministries.org

716 is a faith based, entrepreneurial nonprofit that’s ready to help you make your project shine. Whether that’s a housing rehab, your organization’s landscaping, or your career. We’re all about connecting people to opportunities.

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716 Ministries is a faith based entrepreneurial nonprofit that empowers individuals and transforms neighborhoods through job training, construction services, and facilities support in Western New York. US 501 (c)(3) public charity. EIN: 30-0045548

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211 WNY is your free and confidential link to health and human services. Every day, across Western New York, people just like you are looking for help. 211 WNY is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Developmental Disabilities. Domestic Abuse. Health and Wellness. Housing. Legal Services. Mental Health. Nutrition.

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Located in Erie County, New York, Transitional Services, Inc.(TSI) has assisted individuals with mental illness since 1972. A nonprofit organization, TSI offers trauma-informed recovery oriented residential and care management services. Consumers are given the opportunity to acquire the skills and confidence necessary for recovery and independent living.

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Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)

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Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)

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YWCA of Western New York advocates every day to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities.

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BestSelf Behavioral Health Safe Space  Drop In Center 

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211 WNY is your free and confidential link to health and human services. Every day, across Western New York, people just like you are looking for help. 211 WNY is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Developmental Disabilities. Domestic Abuse. Health and Wellness. Housing. Legal Services. Mental Health. Nutrition.

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We prevent and end homelessness for families with children

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Harbor House Resource Center : What We Do : Restoration Society, Inc.

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We are grateful for your donation and support of our organization. If you have made an error in making your donation or change your mind about contributing to our organization please contact us. Refunds are returned using the original method of payment. If you made your donation by credit card, your refund will be credited to that same credit card.

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How are we doing?

Community Services for Every1 is interested in hearing from you! If you are a family member or advocate of a person we support or are a person we support directly, please take a moment to complete a satisfaction survey below:

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To talk to a specialist, call 211 or 888-696-9211, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 211 WNY can also be reached via text Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. Text your zip code to 898-211

211 is a free and confidential link to health and human services. Every day, across Western New York, people just like you are looking for help

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Much appreciated, I'd be lost without it. I've used 211 even before it was open 24/7.

- Frequent 211 WNY Caller

"211 WNY provides a critical communications platform that allows the Help Me Grow community partnership to successfully link families with young children to needed local resources. 211 is a single access point for individuals seeking information and services to keep children healthy and developing on track, as well as services that benefit the entire family."

- Lynn Pullano, Director of Help Me Grow WNY

"211 WNY is a valuable resource for the WNY community and one which our residents have come to rely on. United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is proud to support this initiative and believes fully in the mission of 211 WNY to offer help when it is needed the most."

- Michael Weiner, President & CEO United Way of Buffalo & Erie County

"Excellent service, very polite and professional. Thank you!"

"211 WNY is the best kept secret around!"

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Call 716-332-4100

Parenting education and support Birth-18

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The mission of EPIC is helping parents, teachers, and community members raise children to become responsible and successful adults.