Prevention Council of Erie County

1625 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 thepreventioncouncilec.org/
Main Phone
716-831-2298

Fax
716-831-9580

Primary Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Drug Use Disorder Support Groups, Issue Advocacy, Parent Support Groups, Social Skills Training, Specialized Information and Referral, Underage Drinking Prevention, Youth Violence Prevention

Description
Promotes healthy behaviors through substance abuse prevention and intervention.

Provides the following services:
- Alcohol and drug use prevention through education and training to schools, students, parents, professionals, and the general community
- Consultation regarding program development and case specific issues
- Information and referral (I&R) for individuals dealing with substance abuse, including referrals to inpatient/outpatient treatment and counseling (I&R also available for significant others of individuals suspected of substance abuse)
- Recovery self-help groups (i.e. AA, NA, Alanon, Nar-Anon, ACOA, Parents Anonymous)
- Parenting programs such as the Parent Support Group, Parent Forums, and Strengthening Families & Safe Homes program
- Public policy advocacy on alcohol and other drug issues
- Resource library
- Community coalition building and support
- Student/teen/adolescent programs including the Student Assistance Prevention Counseling Program/Teen Intervene Project Northland, An Apple A Day, Too Good for Violence, Too Good for Drugs, and the Skills for Tomorrow Social Skills Program for students in grades Pre-K thru 12

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Eligibility
Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
Self-apply by phone, letter, walk-in, or referral.

Program Fees
Free to individuals and families; costs for institutions vary.

Date of Official Change
Apr 27, 2023

Contacts
Vanita L. Jamison (Primary)
Executive Director
vjamison@thepreventioncouncilec.org
716-831-2298