Resources for our community members.

We encourage you to seek assistance for yourself or someone you care about. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org (available 24/7)

    Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

    Addiction Hotline: 716-831-7007

    Crisis Services: 716-834-3131 (24/7 hotline)

    Crisis Services Kids Helpline: 716-834-1144

    NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906

    NYS Substance Use and Gambling HOPEline: 1-877-8-HOPENY

  • FeedMore WNY: 716-822-2002

    CAO Food Pantry at the Resource Council of WNY
    347 Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY 14211
    716-480-5153
    Serving 14208 and 14209 zip codes

    Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church Food Pantry
    790 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14211
    716-896-4364
    Serves 14208 and 14209 zip codes

    Community Fridge and Shelves at Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library – Rooted In Love
    1324 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14208
    (located inside the back entrance)
    716-883-4418
    Available when the library is open, pick up items from shelves

  • Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.
    716-986-9199
    info@chcb.net

    • Confidential services
    • Walk-ins welcome
    • You may qualify for FREE services
    • Most insurances accepted

    Locations throughout Western New York:
    34 Benwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214
    2715 Highland Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
    934 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
    38 Heritage Court, Lockport, NY 14094

  • Center for Elder Law and Justice: 716-853-3087

    Neighborhood Legal Services: 716-847-0650Item description

  • BestSelf Behavioral Health
    716-884-0888
    info@bestselfwny.org

    Buffalo Hope Emotional Support Helpline
    716-250-2478

  • GO Buffalo Niagara: 716-256-2430

    NFTA: 716-855-7300

  • 211 Connection Service – Dial 211 (available 24 hours): 211 WNY is a three-digit phone number that connects people to services. An information and referral specialist will connect people to various services in the community.

    Erie County Department of Senior Services: 716-858-8526

    Erie County HEAP: 716-858-7644