Empowering to Thrive: Western New York’s Pioneering Organizations Fight Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

In Western New York, there are several organizations that provide valuable assistance to those in need.

BestSelf Behavioral Health offers innovative and evidence-based services for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use disorders. With a personal and caring approach, they aim to help their clients feel respected, valued, confident, and hopeful. They have multiple locations that provide a range of treatment and rehabilitation services.

ECMC Health Services is the Regional Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health, offering mental health, psychiatric, and substance use treatment on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Their team of specialists provides compassionate care to meet the needs of the community and patients.

Erie Path is a smartphone app designed to help parents and caregivers address the mental and behavioral health challenges of children and adolescents. The app provides information on available programs and services, explanations of what children and adolescents may face, and practical strategies to help those in their care.

Crisis Services offers support to individuals in moments of urgency through their main 24-Hour Crisis Hotline. They also have specialized Crisis Counseling Program Hotlines for specific situations. The services are free of charge and confidential, ensuring that anyone going through a crisis can receive help. They also provide additional hotlines for addiction, kids helpline, and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.