BestSelf Behavioral Health

Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, serves the diverse needs of Western New York through a wide array of services, including basic needs assistance, education, workforce training, and support for families and older adults. With over 1,150 programs across eight counties, the organization is dedicated to providing hope and support to more than 147,000 individuals annually. Committed to fostering community well-being, Catholic Charities also offers specialized services such as immigration and refugee assistance, behavioral health support, and programs for women, infants, and children. Their mission emphasizes collaboration and compassion, aiming to uplift and empower those in need throughout the region. Generated from the website

Jewish Family Services of Western New York, established in 1862, is a non-denominational organization that provides critical health and human services to the community, regardless of religion, ethnicity, cultural background, gender identification, ability, or age. Their professional staff, supported by dedicated volunteers and generous donors, offers a wide range of life-changing services, including counseling, therapy, and support programs for various communities. Committed to empowering individuals and achieving their unique aspirations, JFS of Western New York is known for its person-centered, culturally responsive, and partnership-based approach, built on trust. With a vision to be the preferred choice for the communities they serve, JFS strives to provide culturally responsive and individualized care to help individuals navigate life's changes and challenges.Generated from the website

BestSelf Behavioral Health is an innovative organization formed through the merger of Child & Adolescent Treatment Services and Lake Shore Behavioral Health in June 2017. Both organizations served this community for a combined 120 years and are proven leaders in innovative delivery of behavioral health services in Western New York. Our shared reputation and stellar delivery of quality care in the community, led the Boards of Directors of both organizations to the creation of what is now the largest community-based behavioral health organization serving children and adults of all ages in Western New York.No matter how old you are, where you live in Western New York or what challenges youre facingBestSelf Behavioral Health can provide you and your family with the innovative and evidence-based services you need, along with a personal and caring approach that will help you feel respected, valued, confident and hopeful. We are proud to offer numerous locations that provide all of the mental health and substance use disorders treatment and rehabilitation services you need. Our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) are part of a new concept in outpatient care that is designed to improve overall health by caring for the whole person, better integrating behavioral health care with physical health care and increasing the use of high-quality, evidence-based practices.BestSelf Behavioral Health also offers a wide range of programs and services to meet the communitys needs including but not limited to education and vocational supports, mobile mental health and substance use disorder services, homeless outreach and housing, community and school-based programs; and a best practice model Child Advocacy Center that works with law enforcement and medical, mental health and child protection professionals to help children and their families with a single, child-friendly, coordinated response during and after a significant trauma.