Adult & Family Clinic - ECMC

462 Grider Street Outpatient Behavioral Health Building, Driveway 4 Buffalo, NY 14215 www.ecmc.edu
Main Phone
716-898-3255

Fax
716-898-3658

Help Center Phone
716-898-1594

Primary Services
Adult Psychiatry, Central Intake/Assessment for Mental Health Services, General Psychiatry, Group Counseling, In Person Crisis Intervention, Individual Counseling, Mental Health Drop In Centers

Description
Provides outpatient behavioral health services to adults 18 years and older. Serves children under 18 ONLY if they are experiencing first episode psychosis. Treatment types include individual and group therapy. Services are provided by psychiatrists, nurses, and licensed clinical staff.

Offers the NAVIGATE Program, a specialized evidence-based program for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis.

Also offers a behavioral health walk-in clinic (The Help Center) that does not require an appointment. The Help Center offers immediate support for individuals who may be experiencing a crisis and/or are in need of behavioral health services and linkage to a community provider. The Help Center is an alternative to ECMC's Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) for those who are NOT experiencing suicidal thoughts/behaviors.

Hours
Adult & Family Clinic: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Help Center (Behavioral Health Walk-in Clinic): Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm; Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays, 10am-6pm.

Eligibility
Varies; call for specific information.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Walk in to Help Center during open hours. The Help Center will provide the client with a follow-up appointment at the Adult & Family Clinic.

Program Fees
Accepts most insurance and self-pay.

Languages
English.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Apr 27, 2020