Mental Health Resources for Adults
Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or someone you love, there are many trustworthy resources available locally in Buffalo and nationally. Below is a list of helpful organizations, hotlines, and services offering mental health support for adults.
National Mental Health Resources:
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
988lifeline.org
Free and confidential 24/7 support for people in distress or emotional crisis.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org
Education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
samhsa.gov
Comprehensive national resource for treatment services and education.
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Mental Health America (MHA)
mhanational.org
Online mental health screenings, resources, and community support programs.
Buffalo & Western New York Mental Health Resources:
BryLin Hospital
brylin.com
Behavioral health services in Buffalo, offering inpatient, crisis mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults.
(716) 886-8200
Horizon Health Services
horizon-health.org
Provides outpatient mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and integrated care for adults across Western New York.
(716) 831-1800
Erie County Department of Mental Health
erie.gov/mentalhealth
Offers local clinic directories, crisis services, and community mental health resources.
Crisis Line: (716) 834-3131
Crisis Services of Buffalo
crisisservices.org
24/7 crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and trauma response services.
24-Hour Hotline: (716) 834-3131
Mental Health Advocates of WNY
mhawny.org
Offers advocacy, peer support, and education for adults and families navigating mental health challenges. Programs include mental health education, legal advocacy, and help accessing care.
(716) 886-1242
NAMI Buffalo & Erie County
namibuffalony.org
Support groups, classes, and advocacy for individuals and families managing mental health challenges.
Helpline: (716) 226-6264
Oishei Children's Psychiatry Clinic
ochbuffalo.org/Childrens-Psychiatry-Clinic
Provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapeutic services for children and adolescents experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.
(716) 859-5454
In Case of Emergency:
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.