Mental Health Advocates of WNY (MHAWNY)

1021 Broadway Street 5th Floor Buffalo, NY 14212 www.mhawny.org
Main Phone
716-886-1242

Fax
716-881-6428

Primary Services
General Mental Health Information/Education, Health Related Advocacy Groups, Mental Health Associations, Specialized Information and Referral

Description
Promotes mental health and wellness in the community through education, public information, prevention programs, and training while supporting individuals and families living with mental illness through advocacy, treatment, linkage, and outreach.

Programs include:
- PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES in civil matters for individuals with a mental health diagnosis
- PEER SUPPORT GROUPS for youth, parents, 20-somethings and adults
- INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE to link individuals to treatment and other services
- COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES to advocate for the best interests of children in the family court system.
- CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT to help families navigate the mental healthcare system and provide peer support
- EMOTIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, PREVENTION & EARLY INTERVENTION in-school and virtual programs for students pre-k through 12
- WORKPLACE MENTAL WELL-BEING helping employees and employers achieve work-life balance

See separate listings for more details on specific programs and services

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Eligibility
Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Call or email.

Program Fees
Free.

Languages
English and Spanish.

Handicap Accessible?
No

Date of Official Change
Jul 16, 2025

Contacts
Kelly Miskovski
Director of Operations
kmiskovski@mhawny.org
716-886-1242 x326