WHERE TO GET HELP

Phone: (716) 834-3131
Website: www.crisisservices.org

New York State: Find Services Web Application
Website: https://findservices.ny.gov/app/survey

Phone: (716) 834-3131
Website: www.crisisservices.org
Services available: 24/7 hospital response for victims of domestic and sexual violence currently still available but is being offered remotely. Advocacy services are available remotely. Sexual assault therapy available remotely and still accepting new clients.

Phone: (716) 558-7233
Website: www.fjcsafe.org
Services available: Closed for in-person services, but advocates are available via phone. Chatbox available via website Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Phone: (716) 884-6000
Website: https://cfsbny.org/our-services/domestic-violence/
Services available: Domestic violence shelter is still fully operational and accepting new clients. All domestic violence counseling and advocacy are available remotely. Groups currently canceled.

Phone: (716) 222-3890
Website: www.iibuffalo.org
Services available: All advocacy services are available remotely. New number provided above to reach out for advocacy services.

Phone: (800) 942-6906
Text: (844) 997-2121
Website: www.opdv.ny.gov
Services available: Chat services are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. They are secure and private, staffed by professionals who can help.

Phone: (716) 795-6662
Website: https://www.projectmonashouse.com/
Services available: Support group for victims of human trafficking, have been involved in many capacities within the sex industry, or have been a victim of sexual abuse or assault. Mona's House is designed to help women 18 and older who have been victims of any type of human trafficking. Women entering our program are committed to becoming contributing and functioning members of society, rebuilding their lives and possibly assisting other women who may choose freedom one day too. Our 12-24 month program is designed to bring healing to the whole woman-- mind, body, and soul. We've specifically designed our holistic restoration program for women who have been victimized by human trafficking.

Phone: (716) 777-3468
Website: https://www.rahama.org/
Services available: Case management, transitional housing, education, basic necessities, transportation, advocacy and legal referrals, interpretation in 10 languages, trauma counseling, and emotional/spiritual support

Phone: (716) 834-3131
Services available: Emergency mental health response services available. Hotline available for support and referrals.

Website: www.betterhelp.org
Services available: Mental health support for individuals, couples, and teenagers.

Phone: (716) 898-1594
Website: https://www.ecmc.edu/health-services-and-doctors/behavioral-health/outpatient-behavioral-health-services/help-center/
Services available: Still accepting patients who need walk-in mental health treatment, but should call prior to arrival.

Website: www.ehsny.org
Services available: Private, not-for-profit, licensed behavioral health organization that serves individuals challenged by mental health and/or addiction issues.

Phone: (716) 831-1800
Website: https://www.horizon-health.org
Services available: Mental health and substance abuse treatment services are available and operating as normal.

Phone: (716) 886-1242
Website: www.eriemha.org
Services available: Information & referral specialists are available M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
Services available: Find a therapist near you and read more on topics like relationships, family life, and personal growth!

Phone: (716) 566-6506
Website: https://nyprojecthope.org
Services Provided: COVID-19 Emotional Helpline is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Website: www.wnypostpartum.com/
Services available: A directory of mental health and support services for pregnant and postpartum moms that connects growing families and local resources. Crisis Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 716-834-3131 and a Crisis Counselor will speak with you.

https://www3.erie.gov/health/press/erie-county-restarts-specialized-resource-and-referral-service-children-birth-21-years

https://hs.ocfs.ny.gov/CCAPeligibility/

Phone: (716) 877-6666
Website: www.wnychildren.org
Services available: Assistance in finding child care.

Phone: (716) 632-1900
Website: www.wdiny.org/Explore-Our-Work/Child-Care-Subsidy-Program

Phone: (716) 896-7021
Website: https://www.everybottomcovered.org/
Services available: Every Bottom Covered champions diaper needs and provides diapers and basic hygiene needs to underserved families and advocates for them across eight counties in Western New York.

Phone: (716) 822-0919
Website: www.familyhelpcenter.net
Services available: 24-hour family helpline @ (716) 892-2172

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Phone: (716) 855-0654
Website: www.harvesthousebuffalo.org
Services available: primary medical care, dental care, and mental health counseling. Mental health counseling is happening remotely. Currently, baby and children's ministries are closed, but can call in an emergency.

Phone: (716) 882-4357
Website: https://shswny.org/services/cares
Services available: Crisis response for youth under 18 years of age.

Phone: (716) 218-1484
Website: www.ccwny.org/wic
Services available: Federal nutrition program for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to the age of five. Newly unemployed people who may not have qualified for WIC while employed may now be eligible.

Phone: 211
Located at: 21 Oak Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Services available: Walk in shelter open to anyone who needs a safe place to stay.

Phone: 716-884-3066
Website: https://www.compasshouse.org/
Services available: Emergency shelter (24 hours a day, seven days a week) for youth (ages 12-17) who have run away and are unhoused. There's a resource center that provides free services for unhoused (or at risk of being unhoused) youth (ages 14-24). The services include but aren't limited to, personal care, food, and case management, along with individual, group, and family counseling.

Phone: (716) 854-8181 x100
Website: https://www.buffalocitymission.org/womens-ministries
Services available: Emergency shelter and showers, health and wellness, clean clothing and laundry services, chaplaincy, case management and referrals

Phone: (716) 897-9948
Website: www.gerardplace.org
Services available: Housing for single parents.

Phone: (716) 884-5375
Website: www.friendsofnightpeople.com
Services available: Food pantry and necessities

Phone: (716) 893-7222 x327
Website: http://urbanctr.org/hope-services/hope-house
Services available: Emergency shelter for women and children

Phone: (716) 853-9555
Website: https://legalaidbuffalo.org/services/
Legal services are available for the following topics: defending the accused, appeals and post-conviction, children, education-related, housing, family stability, workers' rights, consumer rights, immigration, and reentry. There are also brochures listed on their website on the following topics: protesting rights, attorneys for children, educational advocacy, civil legal services, housing rights, employment, foreclosure defense, family justice, refugees/immigrants, veterans, re-entry, criminal defense, and appeals

Phone: (716) 847-0650
Website: www.nls.org
Services available: To ask for help, please contact one of our offices

Phone: (716) 847-0662
Website: www.ecbavlp.com
Services available: All services are currently available remotely.

Phone: (716) 858-7690
Website: https://www3.erie.gov/health/
Services available: Free Narcan, breastfeeding sources, cancer services, community wellness & education, condom distribution, immunization programs, PrEP, STDs & HIV, rat complaints, tobacco cessation, tuberculosis services, LEADSAFE, family planning, early intervention/ preschool services, and more!

Phone: (716) 847-2441
Website: https://www.evergreenhs.org/
Services available: Primary care, specialty care, pharmacy, sexual health
testing; treatment, HIV prevention; PrEP, HIV care, transgender care, and syringe exchange programs.

Phone: (716) 529-3020
Website: https://jrchc.org/
Services available: Financial education, Hope Refugee Drop-in Center, Parents as Teachers program, Priscilla Project, Vive Shelter (houses refugee claimants waiting for appointments with the Canada Border Services Agency and asylum seekers wishing to apply for US asylum).

Phone: (716) 242-8600
Website: https://nhcwny.org/services/
Services available: Internal/Family Medicine, Obstetrics; Gynecology (OB-GYN), Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Substance Use Treatment, Walk-In Pregnancy Tests, Wellness and Nutrition Support. Please reference the agency website for further information about each category.

http://www.coronavirus.gov

Family Support Line: (716) 332-4111
Website: https://www.epicforchildren.org/coronavirus-resources

1-888-364-3065

1-844-863-93145

https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/

https://preventchildabuseny.org/covid-19-resources-and-response

https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus/

Phone: (716) 854-8181
Website: https://www.buffalocitymission.org/
Services available: Hot meals, legal, men's/ women's ministries, veteran resources, housing services, community health resources, and food pantry

Phone: (716) 588-0137
Website: https://www.feedbuffalo.org/
Services available: Healthy and Halal food pantry. Works to provide access to free, locally sourced food in a loving, judgment-free community space.

Phone: (716) 822-2002
Website: https://www.feedmorewny.org/
Services available: Meal services, nutrition education, nutrition assistance, find food services, workforce training, and farm market

Phone: (716) 422-0488
Website: https://villageengaged.com/village-community-closet
Services available: We hold fun and educational discussions, provide youth programming, share resources, provide a FREE Community Closet, bolster Hamburg Pride, and jump into action to organize a community response to help others when an acute need is identified.

Phone: (716) 884-6616
Website: http://wscsbuffalo.org/
Services available: Food pantry (Provisions 139, summer programs, community events, and substance use and violence prevention)

Phone: 716-338-0033 & 716-672-6944
Website: www.chpc.care
Services available: If in need of grief support, call the office to schedule a phone visit.

Phone: 716-862-1678
Website: www.facebook.com/footprintswny
Services available: Support groups 2x/month offered virtually. Email acreamer@chsbuffalo.org for meeting information.

Phone: 716-626-6363
Website: www.wnypbn.org
Services available: Bereavement support available, contact for more information.