Additional Resources:

Caring For Your Mental Health

Here at Tonawanda City School District, we value the mental health and wellness of our students and staff.

We have a team of experts trained to recognize the signs of mental health struggles in our school community. We also train staff in adult and youth mental health first aid.

Our social workers and school counselors within each of our schools is available to support and meet the individual needs of our students.

Crisis Services/Hotlines:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call. Text. Chat.
988

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741

C.A.R.E.S Spectrum Health and Human Services
(716) 882-4357
Crisis and re-stabilization emergency services (Youth)

Family Helpline
24-hour support for parents/guardians
(716) 892-2172

Erie County Medical Center Help Center
(716) 898-1594
Walk-in mental health treatment

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
24-hour crisis counseling

Compass House
(716) 886-0935
Emergency shelter (ages 12-24)

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+)
24-hour crisis hotline: 1-866-488-7386
24-hour text line: Text START to 678-678
Support center for LGBTQ+ community. Contact them for resources, events and drop-in center times:
Address : 741 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Office Hours M-F / 10AM-4PM
Email : info@glyswny.org
Tel : 716.855.0221
The Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People

Crisis Services
(716) 834-3131
24-hour crisis hotline
Emergency mental health outreach (18+ years old)
Domestic violence/Elder Abuse Advocate Program
Trauma Response Program
24-hour addiction hotline: (716) 831-7007
24-hour kids helpline: (716) 834-1144

Child Protective Services
Public Hotline: 1-800-342-3720
Report suspected child abuse or maltreatment.