Community Involvement Resources



  • 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

    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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