New app offers help, support to Niagara County residents
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, in partnership with the Community Network of Care (CNOC) for Children & Families in Niagara County, is excited to…
AG James addresses mental health in WNY visit
Dozens of Testimonies Submitted to OAG Describe Challenges in Mental Health Care in Western New York and across the State NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James held…
Gillibrand pushes for robust funding for substance abuse, mental health services
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged Senate leadership to include robust funding for substance use disorder and mental health care services in the next coronavirus relief package.…
Congressman Higgins announces $2M in federal grants for mental health first aid training programs
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO, N.Y. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) has announced two federal grants awarded to Compeer Buffalo to strengthen their mental health assistance programs. The grants total $2,175,000, and…
“Crisis Intervention Training” grant provides expanded law enforcement education on mental health issues
PRESS RELEASE ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — Today Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz joined Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), City of Tonawanda Mayor Rick Davis, Commissioner of Mental Health Michael Ranney,…