Mental Health Resources
Aug 1, 2022
NYS Office of Mental Health: 1 (844) 863-9314 • https://omh.ny.gov Horizon Health Services: 1 (716) 831-1800 Mental Health Advocates of WNY: 1 (716) 886-1242 MHEP-RISE Center (Mental Health Empowerment Project), a direct resource for virtual groups...
Health Insurance
Aug 1, 2022
Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP): 1 (800) 701-0501 • https://aging.ny.gov/health-insurance-information-counseling-and-assistance-program-hiicap New York State Healthcare Marketplace: https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov Erie...
Crisis Management Hotlines
Aug 1, 2022
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1 (716) 834-3131 24-Hour Addiction Hotline: 1 (716) 831-7007 National Suicide and Crisis Hotline Chat/Text/Phone: 998 New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 273-6906 Erie County Domestic Violence Hotline:...
State & Local Government
Aug 1, 2022
NYS Agencies Index: https://www.ny.gov/agencies NYS Budget: https://www.budget.ny.gov NYS Dept. of Health: 1 (888) 364-3065 • https://www.health.ny.gov NYS Public Service Commission (Utility Issues): 1 (518) 474-7680 Erie County Health Dept.: 1 (716)...
Nutrition Assistance
Aug 1, 2022
USDA National Hunger Hotline (M-F, 7 am to 10 pm): 1 (866) 348-6479 (English) or 1 (877) 842-6273 (Spanish) USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder (Summer Site Finder): https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids WIC: 1 (716) 218-1484 • https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/wic/ WIC...
Financial Support & Community Resources
Aug 1, 2022
Erie County Dept. of Social Services: 1 (716) 858-8000 • https://www3.erie.gov/socialservices/ Erie County Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF): 1 (716) 858-8000 • https://www3.erie.gov/temporaryassistance/ Town of Amherst Public Housing...
Small Business Directory
Jul 18, 2022
Name Description Website Empire State Development/ Division of Small Business Empire State Development’s Small Business Division supports the development and expansion of businesses with under 100 employees – directing...
Senior Resources
Jul 18, 2022
General Resources NYS Office for the Aging: aging.ny.gov Erie County Department of Senior Services: (716) 858-8526 • www2.erie.gov/seniorservices Amherst Center for Senior Services: (716) 636-3050 • amherstcenterforseniorservices.com Erie County Protective...
Local Food Banks
Jun 9, 2022
Agency Name Address Phone Serves Zip Code(s) Amherst Tiger’s Den Food Pantry 4007 Main Street Eggertsville, NY 14226 (716) 835-0407 Serving Amherst Central School District and 14226 Williamsville...
