Press Releases
Health Alerts/Advisories
Hotlines and Help
Crisis
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL): Call or text 988 to be connected with a trained crisis counselor. To access 988 via chat, visit 988lifeline.org/chat. Interpretation services are available in over 150 languages.
- Crisis Services 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 716-834-3131
Domestic Violence
- Family Justice Center: 716-558-SAFE (7233)
- Child and Family Services Haven House 24-Hour Confidential Hotline & Shelter: 716-884-6000 or use its online chat system; deaf or hard-of-hearing call 7-1-1
- Hispanics United of Buffalo: 716-856-7110
- Erie County District Attorney BE SAFE: 716-858-4630
- Erie County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Hotline: 716-858-7999
- NY State Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline: 800-942-6906, 24-Hour Text Line 844-997-2121 and 24-Hour Chatline www.OPDV.ny.gov
Drugs
- Crisis Services 24-Hour Addiction Hotline: 716-831-7007
- Harm Reduction Supplies: Text 716-225-5473 or call 716-858-7695
Poisons
- Upstate NY Poison Center: 1-800-222-1222
Smoking and Vaping
- NY State Smokers’ Quitline: 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-6487)
- NY State Vaping Hotline: 1-888-364-3046 or email vaping.inquiries@health.ny.gov
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