Independent Living of Niagara County - ILNC

746 Portage Road Niagara Falls, NY 14301 wnyil.org/Independent-Living-Niagara
Sarah Lanzo, Director
716-284-4131 x209

Fax
716-284-3230

Voice / TDD
716-284-4131

Addict 2 Addict
716-498-4333

Toll Free
855-366-1042

Primary Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling, American Sign Language Instruction, Anger Management, Centers for Independent Living, Drug Use Disorder Counseling, General Benefits and Services Assistance, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Medicaid Applications, Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies, Peer Counseling, Peer to Peer Networking, Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities, Specialized Information and Referral, Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities

Description
Works to educate, empower, and to promote equality of all people with disabilities in Niagara County. Provides peer supports, information and referral, advocacy, transition supports, and peer services to people with any functional limitations. Has many programs and resources to assist constituents, including Deaf Services, Medicaid Application Assistance Program, Anger Management Group, Independent Living Skills training, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS), American Sign Language classes, Deaf Social Support Group, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefit/entitlement services for individuals with disabilities. Also offers a medical loan closet.

Addict 2 Addict: A peer-led team serving people with substance abuse disorders and their families and loved ones. Peers (in addiction recovery themselves and/or having loved ones with addictions) share their recovery experience and help the addict navigate the many avenues to take by offering information, advocacy, and Peer Counseling to help addicts reach their first steps on the path to recovery. The team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and will respond to a call at 716-498-4333 within 24 hours.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Anger Management: Mondays, 5:30pm-6:30pm. First time attendees must arrive at 5pm.

Eligibility
Serves all ages. Assists anyone with a disability, their family members, and the community.

Service Area: Niagara County.

Intake Process
Call or walk in.

Anger Management: Call to be placed on a wait list.

Program Fees
Free.

Languages
English and American Sign Language.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Jun 10, 2020

Contacts
Sarah Lanzo (Primary)
Director of ILNC
intake@wnyil.org
716-284-4131 x209
Daniel Colpoys
Chief Community Engagement Officer
dcolpoys@wnyil.org
716-284-4204 x166
Ernest Churchwell
Public Information Officer
echurchwell@wnyil.org
716-444-0349