Elmwood Wellness & Recovery Center - Buffalo Psychiatric Center

Butler Rehabilitation Center 400 Forest Avenue Buffalo, NY 14213 www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/bupc/page/elm_wellness.html
Main Phone
716-816-2911

Fax
716-816-2548

Primary Services
Exercise Classes/Groups, General Health Education Programs, Nutrition Assessment Services, Self Help Instruction, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Stress Management, Wellness Programs

Description
Offers programs designed to help individuals achieve healthier lifestyles, including fitness/exercise, nutrition counseling, stress management, spiritual health, smoking cessation, and self-help. Monthly special events focus on variety of health issues. Must have a diagnosis of a mental illness to be eligible for services.

Tours for prospective members offered on Wednesday afternoons.

Hours
Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm; Tuesday, 8am-6:45pm; Friday, 8am-12 noon.

Onsite fitness and wellness programs are offered in the morning, while community activities take place in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Eligibility
Must be 18 years of age or older with a diagnosed mental illness and in need of mental health services.

Service Area: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, & Niagara Counties.

Intake Process
Bring in referral form on Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm.

Referral form must be completed by a qualified medical professional. Referral form can be found at: http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/bupc/doc/wellnessrefform.pdf

Program Fees
Free.

Languages
Spanish.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Nov 23, 2020

Contacts
Kelly Farrar (Primary)
Program Manager
buffalopc@omh.ny.gov
716-816-2902