Crisis Hotlines and Text lines (Local & NYS)
24/7 Crisis Hotline via WNY 211: 716-843-3131
Linkage to health and human service provider in Buffalo/Erie County
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
Crisis Text Line: Text GOT5 to 741741
Kids Helpline via Crisis Services: 716-834-1144
Toll-Free Hotline: 877-543-7400
Provides school-age children, adolescents, and parents with immediate and confidential support and problem solving assistance for problems of everyday living
24/7 Spectrum C.A.R.E.S Hotline: (716) 882-4357
Emergency hotline for youth, parents/guardians, families in need of IMMEDIATE help and interventions to resolve a crisis happening at home or in the community
Homeless/Runaway Youth Emergency Services & Shelters
Best Self: Safe Space Overnight Shelter *AGES 13-17* (11PM-7AM)
430 Niagara Street, Buffalo NY 14201 | 716-566-1870
Compass House: *24/7 Crisis Hotline 716-886-0935*
370 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14209
Emergency Shelter for Runaway or Homeless Youth in Buffalo; Provides Case Management, Shelter, and Resources for UP TO 30 Days.
Compass House Resource Center (Ages 12-24)
Daily Drop-In Center Hours: 9AM-10PM
716-884-3066 | 1451 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14209
Domestic Violence Hotlines and Services
Haven House Domestic Violence Hotline: 716-884-6000
HAVEN HOUSE CONFIDENTIAL CHAT SYSTEM
DV Emergency Services Overview | 330 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14202
NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline:
Call 1-800-942-6906 | Text 844-997-2121
