Western New York Resources
Homeless or Runaway Resources :
Compass House : Available 24/7 Shelter, Buffalo, NY | 716.886.0935 | www.compasshouse.org
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If you are 12-17 years old, Compass House, can provide safe shelter and other services. Look for SAFE PLACE signs at: WNY Tops stores, Erie County Boys and Girls Clubs, and NFTA busses. Tell someone that you need Compass House and they will make arrangements to have you picked up and taken there. GLYS WNY, Inc. is a Compass House SAFE PLACE
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Counseling and Mental Health Resources :
Crisis and Restabilization Emergency Services (C.A.R.E.S) : Available 24/7 | 716.882.4357 | www.shswny.org/services/cares
The Trevor Project : National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, Available 24/7 | 1.866.488.7356
or Text “START” to 678678 | www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now
Trans Lifeline : Hotline Serving Transgender People In Crisis, Available 24/7 | 877.565.8860 | www.translifeline.org
Additional Community Resources :
Erie County Department of Health : 608 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 | 716.858.7687
Evergreen Health : 206 South Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201 | 716.847.2441 | www.evergreenhs.org
Legal Aid Bureau : 290 Main Street, Suite 400, Buffalo, NY 14202 | 716.853.9555 | www.legalaidbuffalo.org
MOCHA Center : 200 South Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201 | 716.541.0674 |
www.evergreenhs.org/supportive-services/mocha-buffalo/
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Native American Community Services : 1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 | 716.874.4660 | www.nacswny.org
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Niagara Pride : 138 East Ave Suite 798, Lockport, NY 14095 | 716.298.7656 | www.niagarapride.org
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PFLAG Buffalo/Niagara : 716.883.0384 | info@pflagbuffalo.com | www.pflagbuffalo.org
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York : 866.600.6886 | Chat Online : Text “PPNOW” to 774360 | www.plannedparenthood.org
The Pride Center : 278 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202 | 716.852.7743 | www.pridecenterwny.org
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