• 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. 

    https://shswny.org/services/crisis-response/

     

    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

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