Mental Health Advocates of Western New York

Mental Health Advocates of Western New York Be Heard. Be Helped. Reach out today if you are in need: mhawny.org There is hope and we are here to help.

WHO WE ARE

For 60 years, Mental Health Advocates of WNY (formerly Mental Health Association of Erie County) has been deeply committed to providing essential non-clinical services that address the needs of individuals, families and communities living with mental illness. When you or a family member is struggling with mental illness, it can be hard to know where to turn. If you are looking for answ

ers, we can help navigate the mental healthcare system and offer links to treatment and other support services. OUR MISSION

Our mission is to promote mental health and wellness in our community and support individuals and families challenged by mental illness. WHAT WE DO

Since1962, advocacy has been at the core of what we do. Through awareness, education, prevention, early intervention programs and supportive services, we advocate for and actively promote mental health and wellness for adults, families and children in homes, schools and workplaces across Western New York. Services include:

PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES in civil matters for individuals with a mental health diagnosis

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS for youth, parents, 20-somethings and adults

INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE to link individuals to treatment and other services

CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT to help families navigate the mental healthcare system and provide youth and family peer support

EMOTIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, PREVENTION & EARLY INTERVENTION in-school and virtual programs for students pre-k through 12. WORKPLACE MENTAL WELL-BEING helping employees and employers achieve work-life balance

05/11/2026
Mother’s Day can hold so many emotions all at once.For some, this day is filled with celebration, laughter, hugs and hap...
05/09/2026

Mother’s Day can hold so many emotions all at once.

For some, this day is filled with celebration, laughter, hugs and happiness. For others, it may bring grief, longing, heartbreak, complicated relationships, infertility struggles, loss or the ache of missing someone deeply.

No matter what it looks like for you, your feelings are valid. Be gentle with yourself. Give yourself permission to celebrate, grieve, rest, disconnect or simply to make it through the day however you need to.

Mental health matters every day, especially on the days that carry extra weight. You are not alone. 💚

In celebration of the MHA moms, let's celebrate the many mother figures of our organization!

Happy Mother's Day to everyone who wears this very special and important title 💐🌸

So excited for our 2026 Annual Dinner tonight! We will celebrating New Era Cap Foundation’s Chris and Danielle Koch for ...
05/07/2026

So excited for our 2026 Annual Dinner tonight!

We will celebrating New Era Cap Foundation’s Chris and Danielle Koch for being our community impact award honoree. And we are honoring the Superintendent of Niagara Falls School District Mark Laurrie for our Advocacy Award.

Can’t wait to see you all tonight!! 💚

As we prepare for our biggest fundraiser of the year tomorrow evening, we are feeling incredibly grateful for the overwh...
05/06/2026

As we prepare for our biggest fundraiser of the year tomorrow evening, we are feeling incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community.

A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, New Era Cap Foundation, for standing beside us and helping us to continue critical mental health programming and support throughout our community!

We also want to recognize our amazing Gold Sponsors, whose generosity and belief in our mission helps to make this event possible. Their support is helping to create conversations, provide resources and remind people that mental health matters every single day.

Our Gold Sponsors include:
💚 Cobey
💚 ECMC
💚 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

Tomorrow night is about hope, healing, advocacy and the power of coming together for mental health.

We cannot wait to celebrate with all of you!

05/06/2026

It's okay to not be okay. But you should never feel like you have to go through it alone. Speaking up, asking for help and sharing your story are not signs of weakness; they are acts of courage.

We are here for you. Always. 💚

Our very own YPAs (Youth Peer Advocates) - Julie, Peg and Doug - will be presenting at a virtual MHA NYS Educator Café s...
05/02/2026

Our very own YPAs (Youth Peer Advocates) - Julie, Peg and Doug - will be presenting at a virtual MHA NYS Educator Café series on May 13th.

Looking to take part to learn more about resources available to you?

Scan the QR code below 👇🏽

Some of the MHA crew took Aniyah of our CASA program to an improv show last night and, clearly, she had so much fun 😄The...
05/02/2026

Some of the MHA crew took Aniyah of our CASA program to an improv show last night and, clearly, she had so much fun 😄

They even called her on stage for additional laughs!
Buffalo Comedy Collective

Learn more about our CASA program and how you can volunteer with magnificent children throughout our community: https://mhawny.org/programs/casa/

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month 💚We’re kicking things off by celebrating our Executive Director, Melinda DuBois, who ...
05/01/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

We’re kicking things off by celebrating our Executive Director, Melinda DuBois, who is helping amplify meaningful conversations on the Spectrum Health Journey Podcast with Spectrum Health & Human Services!

Her voice, and so many others, are helping to break stigma and creating spaces for healing.

Mental health matters, every day, for everyone.

Listen in: https://shswny.org/podcasts/

Your voice matters more than you think. 💬Become a ReCAST Youth Ambassador and help lead the conversation around mental h...
04/29/2026

Your voice matters more than you think. 💬

Become a ReCAST Youth Ambassador and help lead the conversation around mental health in your school and community.

If you’re in grades 7–12 and passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to advocate and create real change.

Reach out to peersupport@mhawny.org to learn more.

Address

1021 Broadway Street
Buffalo, NY
14212

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17168861242

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