Harm Reduction Resource Library

Community Resources

Category	Agency	Address	Phone
Mental Health	Envision Wellness	406 Vulcan Ave. Buffalo, NY 14207	+1-716-877-6763
Mental Health	Envision Wellness	2495 Elmwood Ave. Kenmore, NY 14217	+1-716-877-6763
Mental Health	Envision Wellness	1591 Kenmore Ave. Kenmore, NY 14217	+1-716-877-6763
Substance Use Disorder Services	EPIC	1021 Broadway St. Buffalo, NY 14212	+1-716-332-4100
Legal Advocacy Services	Erie County Corrections Specialist Advisory Board	92 Franklin St. 4th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202	+1-716-858-7500
Reentry Support	Erie County Department of Probation	1 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202	+1-716-858-8200
Legal Advocacy Services	Erie County District Attorney Victim/Witness Service Bureau	25 Delaware Avenue 6th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202	+1-716-858-4640
Syringe Disposal Kiosk	Erie County Medical Center	462 Grider St. Emergency Room and Main Lobby Buffalo, NY 14215	+1-716-858-3506
Syringe Disposal Kiosk	Erie County Rath Building	95 Franklin St. Lobby Buffalo, NY 14202	+1-716-858-7690
OPEN Stands	Erie County Sexual Health Clinic	608 William St. Buffalo, NY 14206

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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