Harm Reduction Resource Library

Community Resources

Category	Agency	Address	Phone
Community Center	Alden Community Center	13116 W. Main St. Alden, NY 14004	+1-716-937-7393
Food Pantry	Alden Marilla Community Food Pantry	13021 Main St. Alden, NY 14004	+1-716-997-0391
Syringe Disposal Kiosk	Alden Town Hall	3311 Wende Rd. Alden, NY 14004	+1-716-937-9286
Food Pantry	All Saints Lutheran Church	6065 South Park Ave. Hamburg, NY 14075	+1-716-649-6266
OPEN Stands	Allen St OPEN Stand	198 Allen St Buffalo, NY 14201
Food Pantry	Amherst Little Free Pantry	6320 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221	+1-716-634-3010
Syringe Disposal Kiosk	Amherst Police Department	500 John James Audobon Pkwy. Amherst, NY 14228	+1-716-689-1311
Community Center	Amherst Senior Center	370 John James Audobon Pkwy. Amherst, NY 14228	+1-716-636-3050
Community Center	Arlene Mychajliw Community Center	82 Harrison St. Buffalo, NY 14210	+1-716-822-5094
Community Center	Asarese-Matters Community Center	50 Rees St. Buffalo, NY 14213	+1-716-886-1040

Hotlines

9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - support and referrals for people facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns. Call or text 988, or chat online.

24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (716) 834-3131

Never Use Alone: (877) 696-1996

Community Outreach Sites

The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) coordinates outreach at locations throughout Erie County. At these sites, ECDOH staff and other community partners provide free services, supplies and support for health promotion and harm reduction. These events are intended to make ECDOH programs and services more accessible to county residents.

Outreach dates, times, and location

Ending Stigma

Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition

Words Matter - terms to use, terms to avoid, and why.

Bridge Erie to Harm Reduction

Bridge Erie to Harm Reduction is a new learning collaborative designed to meet the evolving challenges of the drug and opioid epidemics. Replacing the Erie County Overdose Prevention Task Force after nearly a decade of service, this initiative represents a renewed commitment to saving lives and supporting communities.

Flyer for free NARCAN and Test Strips — Text 716-858-7695 for FREE Narcan and test strips (fentanyl and xylazine).

Naloxone/Narcan

Naloxone is a lifesaving, first-aid medication used to reverse an opioid overdose. It works by kicking the opioids off their receptors and blocking the effects of opioids in the body. Naloxone is a do no harm drug meaning it won’t have any impact on someone who does not have opioids in their system, because of this we encourage everyone to keep it with them at all times.

Substance Information

Commonly Used Substances

Harm Reduction For Benzodiazepines

Understanding Benzodiazepines

Cocaine Fact Sheet

Marijuana Fact Sheet

HAMS: Harm Reduction for Alcohol

Fentanyl in Cannabis Myths

Fentanyl Exposure Facts

Adulterants/Contaminants

Adulterants are substances that are added to a product (like a drug or food) that don't belong there. They are considered contaminants that can cause additional risk.

Xylazine in the Drug Supply

Xylazine: What Clinicians Need to Know

Xylazine

Medetomidine

Harm Reduction Principles and Supplies

Erie County Opioid Settlement | Erie County

Harm Reduction Home Page

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