Harm Reduction Resource Library

Community Resources

Category	Agency	Address	Phone
Legal Advocacy Services	Center for Elder Law and Justice	175 Walnut St Suite 1 Lockport, NY 14094	+1-716-878-9297
Legal Advocacy Services	Center for Elder Law and Justice	438 Main St Suite 1200 Buffalo, NY 14202	+1-716-853-3087
Syringe Disposal Kiosk	Central Library	1 Lafayette Square All bathrooms Buffalo, NY 14203	+1-716-858-8900
Reentry Support	CEO Center for Employment Opportunities	489 Ellicott St. Suite 40 Buffalo, NY 14203	+1-716-842-6320
Community Center	Cheektowaga Senior Center	3349 Broadway Cheektowaga, NY 14227	+1-716-686-3930
Mental Health	Child & Family Services	330 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202	+1-716-842-2750
Grief Support Services	Circle of Daughters	4263 St. Francis Dr. Athol Springs, NY 14010	+1-716-507-6281
Housing and Homeless Services	City Mission	100 E. Tupper St. Buffalo, NY 14203	+1-716-854-8181
OPEN Stands	Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Company	9415 Clarence Center Rd. Clarence Center, NY 14032
Food Pantry	Clarence Community Food Pantry	9675 Main St. Clarence, NY 14031	+1-716-310-5447

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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