1021 Broadway Street
5th Floor Buffalo, NY 14212
www.mhawny.org
Main Phone
716-886-1242
Sabrina Timm, Program Manager
716-886-1242 x346
Primary Services
Children's Out of Home Respite Care, Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups, Family Psychoeducation, Family Resource Centers/Outreach, Parent Support Groups
Description
Peer-run program helps families raising a child or youth up to age 21 get the services and support they need from family advocates who have walked in their shoes.
Family peer advocates provide:
Information and referral for linkages to doctors, clinics, and other community support services
Help with navigating the education, mental health, behavioral health, addiction, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems
Necessary skills and information to families so they can advocate effectively for their child
Parent/caregiver educational workshops and support groups
Parent skill development
Individual and Group Respite:
Facing the reality of having a child with significant emotional and/or behavioral challenges is often an overwhelming experience for families, with many caregivers feeling lost and isolated. FSP can provide short-term individual respite by a trained, experienced, respite worker to give caregivers a much-needed break. For more information on how to apply for this service, contact familysupport@mhawny.org
Family peer advocates provide:
Information and referral for linkages to doctors, clinics, and other community support services
Help with navigating the education, mental health, behavioral health, addiction, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems
Necessary skills and information to families so they can advocate effectively for their child
Parent/caregiver educational workshops and support groups
Parent skill development
Individual and Group Respite:
Facing the reality of having a child with significant emotional and/or behavioral challenges is often an overwhelming experience for families, with many caregivers feeling lost and isolated. FSP can provide short-term individual respite by a trained, experienced, respite worker to give caregivers a much-needed break. For more information on how to apply for this service, contact familysupport@mhawny.org
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Eligibility
Service Area: WNY.
Intake Process
Call or email.
Program Fees
Free.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Date of Official Change
Jul 16, 2025
Contacts
Sabrina Timm (Primary)
Program Manager
stimm@mhawny.org
716-886-1242 x346