Harm Reduction Resource Library

Community Resources

Category	Agency	Address	Phone
Substance Use Disorder Services	Northpointe Council: Lockport Outpatient Clinic	41 Main St. Lockport, NY 14094	+1-716-433-3846
Substance Use Disorder Services	Northpointe Council: The First Step Center	2470 Allen Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14303	+1-716-285-3421
Substance Use Disorder Services	Northpointe Council: Trott Access Center	1001 11th St. Niagara Falls, NY 14301	+1-716-278-8110
Food Pantry	Northtown Care Connection	1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203	+1-716-592-6800
Community Center	Northwest Amherst Community Center	220 Northpointe Pkwy. Buffalo, NY 14228	+1-716-636-3051
Community Center	Northwest Buffalo Community Center	155 Lawn Ave. Buffalo, NY 14207	+1-716-876-8108
OPEN Stands	Noth Tonawanda Courthouse	216 Payne Ave North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Community Fridge	NY 4BDMA Fridge	637 Walden Ave. Buffalo, NY 14211
OPEN Stands	NYS Office of Children & Family Services	295 Main St. Suite 501 Buffalo, NY 14203
Grief Support Services	OISHEI Children's Hospital	818 Elicott St. Buffalo, NY 14203	+1-716-323-1542

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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