About 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental illness. Many go undiagnosed due to stigma surrounding the subject. Mental health is a continuous process that requires patience and endurance. Treatment can include therapy (group/solo), medication, a combination thereof, or other individual coping methods. Listed below are just a few of the many programs/organizations in Buffalo that promote mental health and the treatment of mental illness.
Mental Health Advocates of of WNY (formerly Mental Health Association of Erie County)
Offers a wide variety of services for those with a mental illness as well as family/friends, including anonymous mental health screenings (disclaimer: screenings are not meant as a diagnostic tool. For a diagnosis, please consult a medical professional)
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| Website | www.eriemha.org |
| Phone | 716-886-1242 |
| Address |
999 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 |
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
The Buffalo Psychiatric Center is a branch of the NYS Office of Mental Health. It is one location in a network of treatment centers that offer inpatient and outpatient services, as well as Rehabilitation Centers.
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 The Richard Olmsted Complex opened in 1880 as the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane |
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| Website | omh.ny.gov | |
| Phone | 716-885-2261 | |
| Address |
400 Forest Avenue Buffalo NY 14213-1298 |
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Erie County Mental Health Page
The official Mental Health page of the Erie County Department of Mental Health, provides further information for mental health services in Erie County
| Commisioner of Mental Health | Michael R. Ranney |
| Website | www2.erie.gov |
| Phone | (716) 858-8530 |
| Address |
Department of Mental Health Edward A Rath City Office Building 95 Franklin Street, Room 1237 Buffalo, NY 14202
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Buffalo/Erie County
An all volunteer organization that aims to provide support for those with mental illnesses, as well as friends/family. Provides a number of support services/therapy options. (disclaimer: All volunteers have had years of experience dealing with mental illness and the mental health system). Also offers additional information and facts
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| Website | www.namibuffalo.org |
| Phone | (716) 223-6264 |
| Mailing Address |
P.O. Box 146 Buffalo NY 14223 |
Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition
A movement designed to fight the stigma surrounding mental illness, comprised of prominent mental health groups in the area. They offer an open dialogue as well as a pledge you can talk to talk about mental health
| Website | letstalkstigma.org | |
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Crisis Services
| Website | crisisservices.org |
| Erie County Crisis Services |
(716) 834-3131 |
| 24-Hour Addiction Hotline | (716) 831-7007 |
| Kids' Helpline |
(716) 834-1144 1-877-KIDS-400 |
| 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline | (716) 862-HELP |
| For Domestic Violence Shelter | (716) 884-6000 |
| 24-Hour Domestic/Sexual Violence Hotline | 1-800-942-6906 |
