Lake Shore Central School District

If your child is experiencing a crisis please call the Spectrum CARES Team a 24/7 Confidential Hotline (716) 882-4357. Their trained staff will speak with you on the phone and if necessary come out anywhere in Erie County to meet with you and your child. They operate under the Mental Health Hygiene Law of New York State and will transport your student to ECMC if needed.

Crisis and Re-Stabilization Emergency Services (C.A.R.E.S.) 

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-8255

Texting Crisis Hotline:
Text "HOME" to 741-741

Crisis Services 24 Hour Hotline
716-834-3131

Chatauqua County 24 Hour Hotline
1-800-724-0461

Kids Helpline
716-834-1144 (1-877-KIDS-400)

New York State Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence Hotline
1-800-942-6906

Seneca Nation Domestic Violence Hotline
716-532-6178

Trevor Hotline for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning Teens (GLBTQ) Youth
1-800-850-8078

Erie County Medical Center Psychiatric Emergency Room
716-898-3465

Lakeshore/ TLC Psychiatric Emergency Room
716-934-2654

Operation Good Neighbor (Food/ Clothing Pantry)
​​​​​​​716-627-5194