Empower

Empower was formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy. Empower provides individualized and unique programs for any person with disabilities. The goal is to make a diverse group of people live a better life. Some significant services they offer are:

• Job training and care during the day

• Group housing

• Children's schooling for students with disabilities or for children of parents with disabilities

• Medical and therapy treatments

• Coordination of needed services for care receivers

Canisius College Physician Assistant Program

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 the Canisius College PA students spent their Cura Personalis Day focusing on mental health. Students and their families went to Delaware park to participate in yoga and guided meditation to promote stress relief and self-care. Check out their video and try some of the activities yourself!

Crisis Services

Crisis Services of Erie County is the most comprehensive crisis center in upstate New York. Crisis Services fulfills community needs through the following program services:

1. 24 Hour Hotline – Crisis Counseling Program

2. Emergency Mobile Outreach Services

3. Trauma Response Services

4. The Advocate Program- Rape, Domestic Violence, Family Violence, and Elder Abuse

5. Community Education and Training

6. Police/Mental Health Coordination Project

Crisis Services works to be the best agency to address issues related to emergency mental health by decreasing hospitalizations, suicides, violence, homelessness, and other issues that accompany these social ills.

Best Self Behavioral Health

No matter how old you are, where you live in Western New York, or what challenges you’re facing—BestSelf Behavioral Health can provide you and your family with the innovative and evidence-based services you need, along with a personal and caring approach that will help you feel respected, valued, confident and hopeful. We are proud to offer numerous locations that provide all of the mental health and substance use disorders treatment and rehabilitation services you need. Our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) are part of a new concept in outpatient care that is designed to improve overall health by caring for the whole person, better integrating behavioral health care with physical health care, and increasing the use of high-quality, evidence-based practices.

Mission Statement

To provide innovative, evidence-based, accessible, and family-focused behavioral health services to promote health, hope, recovery, and an enhanced quality of life.