Counseling Resources
Crisis Resources:
Definition of Mental Health Crisis: A mental health crisis is a period of intense emotional distress or instability where a person's coping mechanisms are overwhelmed, and they need help beyond their usual support system.
- Spectrum Cares:
- The CARES team will interview the caregiver and youth to determine what the problems are, and how serious they may be. The goal of the C.A.R.E.S. program is to support families in resolving crisis situations in the home or community and to help prevent future crises. When you call Spectrum C.A.R.E.S. we’ll work with you to develop a plan.
- Call: (716) 882-4357
- For Youth under 18 yrs old
- https://shswny.org/services/cares/
- Crisis Services:
- Crisis Services is always prepared to support you, and those you know, with suicide prevention and stigma-breaking information. Our 24-Hour Crisis Hotline is where you can safely and confidently speak with a specialist who knows what you are going through. We’re ready to help, no matter what.
- Call: (716) 834-3131
- For Individuals 18 yrs and older
- https://crisisservices.org/
- Call or Text 988:
- At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
- https://988lifeline.org/
- The Trevor Project:
- Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out on our free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
- Call: 1-866-488-7386
- Text ‘START’ to 678-678
- Crisis Text Line:
- Text ‘Home’ to 741741
- https://www.crisistextline.org/
Community and District Counseling Referrals:
- Jessica Hutchings- Family Support Liaison
- (716) 773-8881
- Jessicahutchings@gicsd.org
- Horizons Health Services: Pine Avenue Recovery Center
- 2400 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301
- (716) 505-1060
- https://horizon-health.org/
- Gateway-Longview Behavioral Health Clinic
- 6350 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221
- 10 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201
- (716) 783-3221
- gateway-longview.org/bhc
- Brochure
- Best Self Behavioral Health, Inc.
- 1412 Sweet Home Rd. Suite 3-5, Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 589-1411
- 768 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 882-3151
- https://www.bestselfwny.org/
- Child and Family Services
- 330 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202
- (716) 842-2750
- https://cfsbny.org/our-services/counseling/
- Endeavor Health Services Child and Adult Mental Health Clinics (4 and up)
- 1526 Walden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 895-6700
- 531 Farber Lakes Dr., Suite 201 Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 895-6700
- https://www.ehsny.org/
- Baker Victory Outpatient Clinic (5 and up)
- 3950 East Robinson Rd., Amherst, NY 14228
- (716) 828-9500
- https://www.olvhs.org/hcbs-outpatient-clinic
- Catholic Charities (5 and up)
- 620 Tronolone Place, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
- (716) 205-0825
- https://ccwny.org/
- Suburban Psychiatric Associates
- 85 Bryant Woods South, Amherst, NY 14228
- (716) 689-3333
- https://www.suburbanpsych.org/
- UBMD Psychiatric Clinic
- 4955 N. Bailey Ave. #130 Buffalo, NY 14226
- 716-835-1246
- https://www.ubmd.com/practice-locations/practices/psychiatry.html
- Children's Psychiatry Clinic
- 1028 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14202
- 716-859-5454
- https://www.ochbuffalo.org/care-treatment/childrens-psychiatry-clinic/?utm_source=extnet&utm_medium=yext
Link to GICSD Virtual Mental Health website: