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The info below provides information on community resources to help with basic needs/necessities or dial 2-1-1 available 24 hours 7 days a week (source: Erie County COVID-19 Website)
Food Resources:
Housing: Per executive order there shall be no enforcement of either eviction of any tenant residential or commercial, or a foreclosure of any residential of commerical property for a period of 90 days from 3/20/20
Mental Health:
- NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314
- 24 hr Crisis Hotline: 716-834-3131
- 24 hr Addiction Hotline: 716-831-7007
- 24 hr Domestic Violence Hotline: 716-852-4357
(Un)Employment Info:
Dept. of Social Services:
mybenefits.ny.gov- SNAP 716-858-7239
- HEAP 716-858-7644
- Medicaid/Medicare: 716-858-6244
- Erie County Dept. of Social Services Website
Refugee/Immigrant Community
- Catholic Charities 716-856-4494
- International Institute 716-883-1900
- Jericho Road Community Health Center 716-348-3000
- Jewish Family Services 716-883-1914
- Journey's End 716-882-4963
Uninsured New Yorkers
- NYS of Health and NYS Dept. of Financial Services announced special enrollment period between 3/16 and 4/15/20 visit nystateofhealth.ny.gov
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Stopping the Spread in Our Community
A document compiled by Renee Cadzow, PhD, Jessica Bauer Walker, CHW2, and Lauren Clay, PhD, MPH1; 1: D’Youville College, 2: CoNECT (connect-with-us.org)
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Free and Low Cost Food Options
Click the link below for a map to free and low cost food options in the City of Buffalo
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Community Resource Guide
This guide was created by the Mental Health Advocates of WNY to help provide local resources that can assist in an array of areas during this time.
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Parks Available
During the COVID-19 closures, NYS Park entrance fees are free. Please remember to practice social distancing and avoid areas where other people may be.