Community Resources for Families and Students Westminster Community Charter School

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1 Community Resources for Families and Students Westminster Community Charter School 1

2 Adult Education Services Name: Adult Education Division Phone #: (716) Virginia Street Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.7 mi Online Learning Available GED Classes ESL Classes Computer, Cosmetology and Health Courses Available TASC Preparation Name: Educational Opportunity Center - SUNYAB Phone #: (716) Washington Street Buffalo NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.7 mi Online Learning Available GED Classes ESL Classes Medical Training, Computer Training, Career Counseling Available Name: Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Development Consortium Inc. Phone #: (716) Oak Street, Suite 200 Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.4 mi Career planning, resume training and job search assistance for adults. 2

3 Adult Education Services Cont. Name: New Hope Education Center Phone #: Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: e-education-center Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi School that caters to students over 21. Different educational providers offer classes. Examples of offerings include GED preparation classes, LPN classes, medical offices occupation, precollege courses in writing and math. Also short term courses such as safe driving, grandparents raising grandchildren, and census taker training. Name: Buffalo Urban League, Buffalo Employment and Training Center Phone #: (716) East Genesee St. Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.7 mi Career exploration, GED prep, job placement and other services 3

4 After-School Tutoring Name: Huntington Learning Center Phone #: can-learn 3068 Delaware Avenue Kenmore NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.1 mi Mention that student attends WCCS - discounts are available! Name: Gloria J. Parks Community Center Gloria J. Parks Community Center 3243 Main Street Buffalo, NY Phone #: (716) ext:226 Website: Distance From WCCS: 1.6 mi Grades 1-8 from any school in Buffalo area Name: Sylvan Learning Centers Phone #: (716) Main Street Williamsville, NY Website:NA Distance From WCCS: 2.8 mi General tutoring services available Name: Dorothy J. Collier Community Center 118 East Utica Street Buffalo, Ny Phone # (716) Website:NA Distance from WCCS: 3.7mi Tutoring for 1st-12th grade students Variety of subjects available 4

5 Youth Development Programs Name: Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo Phone #: (716) Babcock Street Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.9 mi Character and Leadership Programs for Kids, After School Camps, Summer Camp, Sports, Fitness and Recreation Opportunities Education and Career Development Programs Name: YMCA of Greater Buffalo Phone #: (716) Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 3.9 mi Childcare, Summer Camp, Preschool Services, Sports and Aquatics for Families Name: Cheektowaga Y.E.S. Program Phone #: (716) Ext Distance From WCCS: 3.6 mi 275 Alexander Ave. Cheektowaga, NY, Website: eationalservices/yes.aspx Service opportunities for students between the ages of

6 Childcare/Daycare Services Name: Day Care Unit - ECDSS Phone #:(716) , 858-TYKE Distance From WCCS: 6.2 mi 95 Franklin Street, Room 448 Buffalo, NY Website: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm. Call to schedule an appointment. The Day Care Unit determines eligibility of families for day care subsidies. Temporary and transitional day care services available. Non-Temp. Assistance Daycare Preventive/Proactive Service Day Care Name: Child Care Resource Network Phone #: (716) Hertel Ave. Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 3.6 Provides education and referral services for daycare (both centers and at home), and before & after school extended daycare. Can provide financial assistance through social services. Name: Family Child Care Network of Western New York Phone #: (716) Bryant Street Blasdell, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: N/A - Providers in various Buffalo locations. Service that can help you find a day care provider that meets your needs. 6

7 Clothing Providers Name:Buffalo City Mission Phone #: East Tupper Street, Buffalo NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.3 mi Clothing for all seasons available to families in need. Name: Goodwill Industries Phone #: (716) William Street Buffalo NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.8 mi New and gently used clothing at reduced cost. Name: Harvest House of South Buffalo Phone #: (716) Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi Free baby and children s clothing and furniture. Name: Catholic Charities, Ladies of Charity Phone #: (716) Broadway Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.2 mi Open M-F 10am-3pm; Sat 10am-1pm Inexpensive second hand clothing. 7

8 Debt Relief Services Name: BCS Assistance Phone #: (888) N. Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.3 mi Loan consolidation services 8

9 Domestic Violence Services Name: 24 Hour Domestic Hotline Response for Erie County Phone #: (716) HELP (4357); (716) for shelter Distance From WCCS: N/A N/A Website: All calls are confidential, counselors available 24 hours a day, for Deaf or hard of hearing call 711. Name: NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence 24 hour Hotline Phone #: (English) (Spanish) Distance From WCCS: N/A N/A Website: Name: Child and Family Haven House Phone #: (716) For Shelter (716) (24 Hour Hotline) Distance From WCCS: N/A P.O. Box 451, Ellicott Station Buffalo, NY Website: Emergency shelter, crisis hotline, advocacy and support groups for victims of domestic violence. Name: Crisis Services Phone #: (716) Main Street Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 1.6 mi Advocacy, case management, individual and phone counseling for victims and families. 9

10 Crime Victim Assistance Name: Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY Phone #: Broadway Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.3 mi Offers free and confidential assistance and support services to innocent victims of crime in Buffalo s Greater East Side. Name: Neighborhood Information Center Phone #: Broadway Ave. Buffalo, NY Website: NA Distance From WCCS: 4.1 mi Provides information, advocacy, counseling, interpretation & assistance with victim s compensation claims to crime victims of any age. Name: Victim Witness Assistance Program 25 Delaware Avenue Buffalo NY Phone #: Website: Distance From WCCS: 6.3 mi Provides many different services for victims including legal aide. 10

11 Emergency Food Services Name: Salvation Army Phone #:(716) Westminster Ave. Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 0.2 mi Open Monday & Friday 9:30am- 1:30pm Name: Expressway Assembly of God Phone#: (716) Holt Street Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 1.3 mi Open Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Sat. 8:30am-10:30am Name: Black Rock Riverside Emergency Food Pantry Phone #: (716) Ontario Street Buffalo, NY Website: N/A Distance From WCCS: 7.7 mi Open to anyone meeting income guidelines, services area Name: Emergency Services Division - CAO 70 Harvard Place Buffalo, NY Phone #: (716) Website: Distance From WCCS: 3.5 mi Referral needed for families Counselor can provide 11

12 Emergency Food Services Cont. Name: Edison Street Manna From Heaven Phone #: (716) Edison Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 2.1 mi Open Wed, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm Name: St. Lawrence Parish Outreach Phone #: (716) East Delevan Ave Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 2.1 mi Open Tues, Thurs. 9:00am-2:00pm Name: Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry Phone #: (716) Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 0.4 mi Open Sat 10:30am-12:00pm Name: St. Philip s Episcopal Church Phone #: (716) Fernhill Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 1.5 mi Open Wed, Thurs. 10:00am-2:00pm 12

13 Housing Assistance Name: Belmont Housing Resources for WNY Phone #: (716) Main Street Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.2 mi Expanding affordable housing opportunities in WNY Name: Rental Assistance Corporation of Buffalo Phone #:(716) Franklin Street Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.7 mi Providing rental assistance on behalf of low income families Name: Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Phone #: (716) Distance From WCCS: 4.8 mi 245 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY Website: s/buffalo_municipal_housing_authority Providing housing to low income families in Buffalo 13

14 Legal Aid Name: Erie County Bar Association - Volunteer Lawyers Project Phone #: (716) Main Street Suite 1000 Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 6.4 mi Will only represent low income individuals Name: Neighborhood Legal Services Inc. Phone #: (716) Main Street 4th Floor Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 6.4 mi Funded by Oshei Foundation Free legal services to qualified clients 14

15 Social Work Services Name: Child and Family Services Phone #: (716) Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.7 mi Social Work Services available to families in need Name: Catholic Charities of Buffalo Phone #: (716) W. Humboldt Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 2.7 mi Social Work Services available to families in need 15

16 Counseling Services Name: Catholic Charities of Buffalo Phone #: (716) Rich Street Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.1 mi Individual and Group Counseling Services Available Different needs addressed Name: Gateway Longview Phone #: (716) Symphony Circle Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.4 mi Individual and Group, and Family Counseling Services Available Different needs addressed Name: Child and Family Services Phone #: (716) Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 5.7 miles Individual and Group Counseling Services Available Different needs addressed Name: Child and Adolescent Treatment Services 3350 Main St. Buffalo, NY Phone #: ext. 138 Website: Distance From WCCS: 1.8 mi Child & Family Counseling 16

17 Counseling Services cont d Name: Spectrum Human Services Phone #: (716) Main Street Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.1 mi Counseling Services for All Age Ranges and Needs Name: Good Neighbors Health Harvest House Phone #: (716) Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi 175 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Provides counseling for individuals without insurance. Name: Horizon Health Services Phone #: (716) Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 0.4 mi Comprehensive Counseling Services for Youth and Adult Residents of WNY 17

18 Dental Care Services Name: Erie Community College - Dental Hygiene Clinic Phone #: (716) Main Street Williamsville, NY Website: N/A Distance From WCCS: 5.1 mi Dental care care for all ages Name: Good Neighbors Health Harvest House Phone #: (716) Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi 175 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Provides dental care for youth and adults without insurance Name: Community Health Center of Buffalo Phone #: (716) Benwood Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 1.5 mi Complete medical and dental care for entire family Has sliding scale for uninsured patients. Name: UB Dental Children s Hospital Phone #: (716) Bryant Street Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.4 mi Pediatric and Community Dentistry 18

19 Eye Care Services Name: Good Neighbors Health Harvest House Phone #: (716) Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi 175 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Provides vision care for youth and adults without insurance Free eye exams and eye glasses Friday - 1:30-4:30 Name: Children s Hospital of Buffalo Phone #: (716) Hodge Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.4 mi Various clinics for outpatient care Vision Clinic Available 19

20 General Medical Care Name: Good Neighbors Health Harvest House Phone #: (716) Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi 175 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Provides medical care for youth and adults without insurance Name: Community Health Center of Buffalo Phone #: (716) Distance From WCCS: 1.5 mi 34 Benwood Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Complete medical and dental care for entire family, Has sliding scale for uninsured patients. On Site Pharmacy Rapid HIV test and complete lab Name: Children s Hospital of Buffalo Phone #: (716) Hodge Buffalo, NY Website: Distance From WCCS: 4.4 mi Various clinics for outpatient care Name: Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic Phone #: (716) Distance From WCCS: 3.8 mi 1315 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY Website: Wednesday s from 6-8, Routine, nonemergent care Through University at Buffalo Medical Center 20

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