134 West Eagle Street
4th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202
www.erie.gov/sheriff
Advocate/Domestic Violence Hotline
716-858-7999
Fax
716-858-7072
Secondary Fax
716-858-6399
Main Phone
716-858-7057
Primary Services
Bullying Prevention, Child Abuse Counseling, Child Abuse Prevention, Crime Victim Support, Dating Violence Prevention, Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services, Elder Abuse Counseling, Elder Abuse Prevention, General Abuse Prevention, Sexual Assault Prevention, Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling, Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Description
Provides crisis intervention and support for victims of family violence, elder abuse, rape, and sexual assault. Offers safe, confidential services including counseling, safety-planning, court advocacy, and referrals. Also provides comprehensive domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, elder abuse, and bullying prevention programs available for schools, community groups, women's groups, scouting troops, and other interested groups.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
Eligibility
Open to victims of domestic violence in jurisdictions covered by the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
Service Area: Erie County.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
An advocate is automatically assigned to any law enforcement call involving a domestic incident. An individual can also call the office or request an advocate from any law enforcement officer.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
English, Seneca, and Spanish.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Main office building, all court buildings, and satellite offices are handicap accessible. Advocates are available to meet with clients at a safe location, including satellite offices throughout the County, if they are unable to meet in the main office building.
Date of Official Change
Sep 01, 2020
Contacts
Brian Mohr (Primary)
Domestic Violence Coordinator
brian.mohr@erie.gov
716-838-7063