Crisis Services/Hotlines:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call. Text. Chat.
988

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741

C.A.R.E.S Spectrum Health and Human Services
(716) 882-4357
Crisis and re-stabilization emergency services (Youth)

Family Helpline
24-hour support for parents/guardians
(716) 892-2172

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
24-hour crisis counseling

Compass House
(716) 886-0935
Emergency shelter (ages 12-24)

Erie County Medical Center Help Center
(716) 898-1594
Walk-in mental health treatment

Child Protective Services
Public Hotline: 1-800-342-3720
Report suspected child abuse or maltreatment.

Crisis Services
(716) 834-3131
24-hour crisis hotline
Emergency mental health outreach (18+ years old)
Domestic violence/Elder Abuse Advocate Program
Trauma Response Program
24-hour addiction hotline: (716) 831-7007
24-hour kids helpline: (716) 834-1144

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+)
24-hour crisis hotline: 1-866-488-7386
24-hour text line: Text START to 678-678