Mental Health Association of Erie County

Be Heard. Be Helped.

aka Mental Health Advocates of WNY   |   BUFFALO, NY   |  www.mhawny.org

Mission

At Mental Health Advocates, we take a holistic approach to supporting the mental health of individuals and families. Whether you need help getting through life’s challenges or finding treatment for a mental illness, you can count on us to listen, comfort, and guide you to the right program or healthcare resource.

Ruling year info

1964

Executive Director

Melinda DuBois

Main address

1021 Broadway St., 5th Floor

BUFFALO, NY 14212 USA

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Formerly known as

Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc.

EIN

16-6050686

NTEE code info

Mental Health Association, Multipurpose (F80)

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Information & Referral

For individuals and families seeking help, our Information and Referral service can offer solutions. Our trained specialists can help callers understand and navigate the mental health system and provide up-to-date information and referrals to the most appropriate community resources, including mental health clinics, mental health professionals, area support groups and more.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Legal Services has enabled thousands of people disabled by mental illness to live independently by advocating for their basic rights and linking them to appropriate community agencies for support.

This program provides pro bono civil legal services and advocacy for mental health consumers and their families.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities

The Child and Family Support Program offers hope and support through a variety of services, including support groups, advocacy and education to those who have a family member suffering from a mental illness. Run by peers, advocates working in the program also have a child or family member diagnosed with a mental illness.

Population(s) Served
Families
Children and youth

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Mental Health Association of Erie County

Board of directors
as of 02/22/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Thomas Baker Jr.