716-836-0822
Fax
716-835-3967
Intake
716-836-0822 x187
Primary Services
Community Mental Health Agencies, General Benefits Assistance, Individual Advocacy, Life Coaching, Mental Health Related Support Groups, Mentoring Programs, Vocational Rehabilitation
Description
A peer-driven advocacy agency that assists people with mental health issues to improve their lives through peer mentoring. Everyone who works at the Mental Health Peer Connection has lived experience with mental health issues.
Services include:
Advocacy: Assists those who need assistance with being heard in regards to issues related to public entities, housing, mental health treatment providers, etc.
Benefits Advisement: Assists individuals with mental health disabilities maximize community resources and apply for public benefits available to them.
Employment Services: Assists individuals with mental health issues to obtain and maintain real employment in their community.
Life Coaching: Assists those struggling with mental health issues to address barriers that may hinder community living.
Support Groups: A variety of mental health related support groups are available; call to inquire about specific groups.
Services include:
Advocacy: Assists those who need assistance with being heard in regards to issues related to public entities, housing, mental health treatment providers, etc.
Benefits Advisement: Assists individuals with mental health disabilities maximize community resources and apply for public benefits available to them.
Employment Services: Assists individuals with mental health issues to obtain and maintain real employment in their community.
Life Coaching: Assists those struggling with mental health issues to address barriers that may hinder community living.
Support Groups: A variety of mental health related support groups are available; call to inquire about specific groups.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, with flexibility.
Eligibility
Individuals 18 and older dealing with mental health issues.
Service Area: Erie County.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
Call 716-836-0822 ext. 187 for an appointment or walk in.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
English and Spanish; will make accommodations for speakers of other languages.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Mar 13, 2023
Contacts
Kevin Smith (Primary)
MHPC Director
ksmith@wnyil.org
716-836-0822 x147