716-284-4131 x217
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, Centers for Independent Living, Drug Use Disorder Counseling, General Benefits and Services Assistance, 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, Independent Living Skills training, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefit/entitlement services for individuals with disabilities. Also offers a medical loan closet.
Addict 2 Addict (A2A): A peer-led team serving people with substance use disorders and their families and loved ones. Peers (in sustained recovery themselves and/or having loved ones with a substance use disorder) share their recovery experience and help those with substance use disorders navigate the many avenues to take by offering information, advocacy, and Peer Counseling to help them 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.
Addict 2 Addict (A2A): A peer-led team serving people with substance use disorders and their families and loved ones. Peers (in sustained recovery themselves and/or having loved ones with a substance use disorder) share their recovery experience and help those with substance use disorders navigate the many avenues to take by offering information, advocacy, and Peer Counseling to help them 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.
Eligibility
Serves all ages. Assists anyone with a disability, their family members, and the community.
Service Area: Niagara County.
Service Area: Niagara County.
Intake Process
Call or walk in.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
English
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Jul 21, 2025
Contacts
Ryan Brehmer (Primary)
Director of ILNC
intake@wnyil.org
716-284-4131 x217
Ernest Churchwell
Public Information Officer
echurchwell@wnyil.org
716-444-0349
Tracy LeBlanc
Chief Community Engagement Officer
tleblanc@wnyil.org
716-284-4204 x166