WE ARE HOPE is a collaboration of community organizations that have come together to provide support to those struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Too often, it can be hard to know where to turn for help. This resource directory will serve as your guide to support services in our community.
Collaborative Partners
Buffalo Urban League Buffalo H.O.P.E
SpectrumHealth Buffalo H.O.P.E.
HOPE RISES
Horizon Health Services
Mental Health Advocates
Sponsored by
HIGHMARK BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
crisis hotlines
If this is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance.
24 Hour Crisis Hotline for Buffalo and Erie County
716-834-3131
24 Hour Addiction Hotline Buffalo and Erie County
716-831-7007
24 Hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (English and Spanish)
1-800-273-8255
call/text 988
chat 988lifeline.org
Kids’ Helpline
716-834-1144
1-877-KIDS-400
Chautauqua County Hotline
1-800-724-0461
24 Hour NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline
1-800-942-6906
24 Hour Text Line offered by Mental Health America
Text MHA to 741-741
Veterans Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or click here to chat with online with a counselor
Do You Need Help?
Information & referral specialists are available M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm to help link you to community resources, providers, or treatment services.
Call (716) 886-1242.