Mental Health 4 You: Special report on the mental health crisis and resources to use
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In Mental Health 4 You, our special report on the youth mental health crisis presented by Spectrum Health and Human Services, News 4’s Kelsey Anderson and Jordan Norkus shared stories of the ever-changing, and ever-present, need for mental health support in the region.
In Buffalo’s East Side, leaders in local government and community organizations are focusing on the people inside the problems, providing support two years after the mass shooting at Tops on Jefferson Avenue, and bringing more representation into healthcare in the neighborhood.
We also spoke to a family who, after years of mental health struggles, had their lives transformed for the better thanks to Mental Health Advocates of WNY.
We also sat down with Spectrum Health and Human Services, who have been providing Western New Yorkers with everything from crisis support to in-school counseling for decades.
You can view the whole special in the video player above. Additional resources can be found below.
Mental Health Resources
Local
Crisis Services: Visit https://crisisservices.org/ or call their 24-hour Hotline: 716-834-3131
Buffalo & Erie County Addiction Hotline: 716-831-7007
Kids’ Helpline: 716-834-1144
Spectrum CARES Team for families and children in crisis: 716-882-4357
Erie County Warmline Call: 716-248-2941 or Text to: 716-392-2221
211 WNY
Recovery Options Made Easy (ROME) options: Website
Teen Dating Abuse: 1-866-331-9474 (TTY 1-800-787-3224)
Veterans & Active Members: Dial 988 then press 1
Niagara County 24-hour hotline: 716-285-3515
State
NYS Office of Mental Health: Website
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
New York State Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906
Crisis Text Line: Text “Got5” to 741-741
Frontline worker specialized support: Text “FRONTLINENY” to 741-741
Visit the state emergency website, which includes a specialized section for people impacted by Tops Mass Shooting
The University at Buffalo also has a website with resources for those impacted by the mass shooting
National
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Visit their website or call their hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Our 2023 Mental Heath Special can be seen here.
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