Harm Reduction Resource Library

Community Resources

Category	Agency	Address	Phone
Housing and Homeless Services	Southern Tier Environment for Living	715 Central Ave. Dunkirk, NY 14048	+1-716-366-3200
Food Pantry	Southtowns Christian Center Food Pantry	6619 Southwestern Blvd. Lake View, NY 14085	+1-716-627-2183
Community Center	Southtowns YMCA	1620 Southwestern Blvd. West Seneca, NY 14224	+1-716-674-9622
Housing and Homeless Services	Spectrum Human Services	27 Franklin St. Springville, NY 14141	+1-716-592-9301
Housing and Homeless Services	Spectrum Human Services	326 Orchard Park Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224	+1-716-828-0560
Housing and Homeless Services	Spectrum Human Services	2412 Seneca St. Buffalo, NY 14210	+1-716-566-6507
Housing and Homeless Services	Spectrum Human Services	2040 Seneca St. Buffalo, NY 14210	+1-716-884-4938
Housing and Homeless Services	Spectrum Human Services	1298 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14209	+1-716-884-5797
Housing and Homeless Services	Spectrum Human Services	100 E. Tupper Street Buffalo, NY 14203	+1-716-539-6743
Mental Health	Spectrum Human Services	27 Franklin St. Springville, NY 14141	+1-716-592-9301

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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