Student Social & Mental Health - Parent Information & Resources
Information & Resources for Parents Regarding Student Social & Mental Health
Emergency Services
Spectrum Cares - (716) 882-4357 24 hour service providing crisis phone counseling and emergency outreach for children and adolescents focused on mental health issues.
Crisis Services - (716) 834-3131 24 hour service providing crisis phone counseling and emergency outreach for adult mental health issues and sexual assault.
ECMC (CPEP) - (716) 898-3462 24 hour psychiatric emergency.
Brylin - (716) 886-8200 Inpatient mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults.
Family Justice Center - (716) 558-7233 Comprehensive Services for families affected by domestic violence, including provision of temporary safe housing.
Haven House - (716) 884-6002 Emergency shelter for women and children affected by domestic violence.
Compass House - (716) 886-1351 Provides safe shelter and services to Runaway and Homeless youth and teens.
Child Abuse Hotline - (800) 342-3720 NYS Child Protective Services 24 hour a day hotline to report incidences of neglect and abuse.
Kids Helpline - (716) 834-1144 Provides immediate response on a variety of issues related to youth.
Family Support Services
Mental Health Association of Erie County Child and Family Support Program - (716) 886-1242 x326 Parents and guardians raising children with emotional or behavioral needs that provides individuals with the opportunity to talk, listen and learn about feelings and related issues.
Parent Network of WNY - (716) 332-4170 Provides education and resources for professionals and families of individuals with special needs.
Face to Face/Renaissance Campus - (716) 827-9462 x315 Students identified as ‘at risk’ for drug or alcohol abuse are provided with an opportunity for a one-time private session on campus to assess usage and refer to appropriate level of service.
Gay and Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York - (716) 855-0221 Offers a variety of services for gay, lesbian, transgender and questioning youth.
Information and Referral
2-1-1 Western New York/Central Referral - Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 696-9211 Provides 24 hour a day access to information and trained referral specialists.
OPWDD Front Door - (800) 487-6310 Information regarding accessing services for individual with intellectual deficits and developmental disabilities.
Developmental Disabilities Alliance of WNY - (716) 877-7007 Agency designed to give information regarding services and community supports for those with developmental disabilities.
Erie County Early Intervention - (716) 828-6374 Intake and evaluation services from birth through age 3 that may have a disability of condition that affects development.
Mental Health Association of Erie County - (716) 886-1242 Support, comfort and direction for individuals and families living with mental illness.
NYS Office of Mental Health - (800) 597-8481 Hotline for questions about mental health and those seeking a mental health service provider.