Links

Local Links

DDAWNY  - Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York 

DD Infolink - On-line searchable directory of programs for people with developmental disabilities, their family members, and service providers.

WNY Human Services - On-line directory of WNY health and human services information.

Western New York Regional Information Network - Data on government and public services.

Child & Family Services - One of the largest private not-for-profit family service agencies in the country, and is recognized as a national leader in innovative programming and services.

Compeer West, Inc. - Compeer matches volunteers as mentors and special friends to children and adults striving for good mental health.

Lt Col Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY - The Urban Center provides services to the Greater East Side of Buffalo including: Weatherization, Senior Services, Youth And Family, Housing and Home Ownership and Realty

Western New York Adult Immunization Coalition - One-stop website for flu vaccine information including immunization locations and times. Influenza information and valuable links

WNY Dentist Search - Find WNY dentists specializing in family, cosmetic and sedation dentistry.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County matches carefully screened and trained adult volunteers into mentoring relationships with youth ages 6-15.

Canine Helpers for the Handicapped Inc. - a non-profit organization that is donation driven to train Hearing, Service, Mobility (multi-service), and Therapy Dogs for those individuals in need

Center for Hospice & Palliative Care - Providing a continuum of health and mental health services that enhance the comfort and quality of life for patients and families experiencing the impact of serious illness and loss.

Crisis Services - 24-hour emergency mental health services.

Gateway-Longview - A private, not-for-profit Human Service organization offering a wide range of services to children, youth and families.

Neighborhood Legal Services - Not-for-profit Agency that provides free legal services to individuals with disabilities and low-income Western New Yorkers.

Aids Community Services of Western New York - Education, Health Services, Healthcare, HIV, HIV/AIDS, HIV Counseling and Testing, HIV Test(ing), Housing Assistance, Human Services, Information, Informative 

Erie County Social Services - Provides quality social and economic services to Erie County residents.

ECMC Behavioral Health   - Services available at Erie County Medical Center

The Parent Network of WNY - Provides families of children with special needs the tools necessary to allow them to take an active role in their child's education.

State

Office of the Medicaid Inspector General
The Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) is an independent entity within the New York State Department of Health established to improve and preserve the integrity of the Medicaid program. Detailed information on fraud, waste and abuse control activities for all State agencies responsible for services funded by Medicaid, specifically False Claims Recovery is available on this site.

New York State Department of Labor
New York State Department of Labor: The NY State Department of Labor supports the economic interests of the people and businesses in New York State.

NY HIV/AIDS Hotline - information about HIV, AIDS & STDs, FAQS, referrals and links to additional websites. Question and Answer section also available.

NYS Rehabilitation Association - Represents 130 rehab providers in NY State

NYSARC - An organization for people in NY State with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities

NYS OMRDD - New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Mental Disabilities

NYS DDPC  - NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
 

National

American Association on Mental Retardation - Promotes policies, research, practices and human rights

Association of Retarded Children - Works to include children and adults with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities into the community.

Social Security Administration   Provides detailed information and support in regards to social security issues. 

Because I Love You (BILY) - Support group for parents of children with behavioral problems including drug and alcohol abuse, runaways, truancy, physical and verbal abuse.