716-892-4354
Primary Services
Immigrant/Refugee Shelters, Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Description
Provides temporary shelter and consultation on eligible legal information for individuals and families fleeing other countries, and are not US citizens, who are seeking asylum status in the United States and Canada.
Provides access to Jericho Road programs and healthcare, referrals to community services, housing, shelter, food, and legal assistance.
Families and individuals considering asylum in Canada may face significant risk if they proceed directly to the border without consulting an expert. Staff at Vive can help review eligibility and necessary documents to limit negative consequences.
Provides access to Jericho Road programs and healthcare, referrals to community services, housing, shelter, food, and legal assistance.
Families and individuals considering asylum in Canada may face significant risk if they proceed directly to the border without consulting an expert. Staff at Vive can help review eligibility and necessary documents to limit negative consequences.
Hours
Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; asylum seekers needing shelter can arrive at any time.
Legal and other specific services offered Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Legal and other specific services offered Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Eligibility
People seeking asylum in Canada or the United States. Anyone residing inside the United States may contact for support. Shelter will only be provided for eligible people physically on site.
Service Area: WNY.
Service Area: WNY.
Intake Process
Call 716-892-4354 or email vivelegal@jrchc.org for more information about the intake process.
Program Fees
No fees for shelter stay though there may be taxi related fees for those who need assistance traveling to Canada with applicable asylum claims there.
Languages
Various languages can be accommodated; please call for current list.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Dec 02, 2025
Contacts
Contact Email (Primary)
vivelegal@jrchc.org