If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise, these are fast ways to get help now.
Free, confidential support for people in distress, plus prevention and crisis resources.
Text-based crisis support from trained counselors (U.S.).
24-hour crisis hotline for Erie County. Immediate support for mental health and crisis situations.
Confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones — enrollment not required.
Confidential, anonymous support for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault.
Start here for free & local navigation: food, shelters, bills, counseling, healthcare, and community services.
Free, confidential link to health & human services across WNY (includes Erie + Niagara).
Directory-style community resources from Erie County (local programs and support).
County programs and services list (Erie County Department of Mental Health).
Local NAMI chapter: support groups, education, and family/community resources.
Hospital-based behavioral health help center resources (Buffalo/Erie area).
Reliable info, community support, screening tools, and ways to find care.
Resources designed to help young people and families find mental health support early.
Learn about children’s mental health, conditions, prevention, and public health research.
Helps children and families with mental health and learning challenges through care, education, and science.
Free emotional support via trained listeners, plus optional online therapy and self-help guides.
Search for therapists, psychiatrists, treatment centers, and support groups by location and specialty.
Helps people find affordable therapy options through a network of providers.
Education, treatment locators, and recovery support.
Free, confidential referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders.
Educational guide to recovery and substance abuse counseling resources.
Education on alcohol use disorder and treatment options.
Mental health care, crisis support, and veteran-focused organizations.
VA mental health services range from peer support to counseling, therapy, and medication options.
Provides trained service dogs to veterans with PTSD, TBI, and/or MST.
Veteran-focused programs and support for service members, veterans, and families.
Cost-free, barrier-free, stigma-free mental health treatment for the military community.
Affirming crisis support and community resources.
Crisis support and resources for LGBTQ+ young people and those who care about them.
Affirming healthcare services for LGBTQ+ community, including primary care and referrals.
Confidential support, planning, and survivor resources.
Confidential support for people experiencing relationship abuse, plus tools and safety planning help.
Support and resources for survivors of sexual violence and those seeking information.
Free legal information, referral networks, and tools for civil legal issues.
Free legal support for housing, consumer rights, employment, and family law matters (civil legal aid).
Legal rights resources, self-help tools, and referrals to nonprofit legal aid organizations.
Find LSC-funded legal aid organizations by location for civil legal problems.
Provides legal education resources and access to a vetted legal network, including case review options.
Flags: OFFICIAL/GOV, COUNTY/LOCAL, NONPROFIT, DIRECTORY, FREE/LOW-COST.
Common Tags: LOCAL, CRISIS, MENTAL-HEALTH, SUD, LGBTQ, LEGAL, VETERANS, HOUSING, FOOD, DV, WOMENS-HEALTH.
