Community Resources for Families and Students Westminster Community Charter School 1
Adult Education Services Name: Adult Education Division Phone #: (716) 888-7088 389 Virginia Street Buffalo, NY 14201 Website: http://www.upskill.org 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)849-6727 465 Washington Street Buffalo NY 14203 Website: www.eoc.buffalo.edu 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)819-9845 275 Oak Street, Suite 200 Buffalo, NY 14203 Website: www.wdcinc.org Distance From WCCS: 5.4 mi Career planning, resume training and job search assistance for adults. 2
Adult Education Services Cont. Name: New Hope Education Center Phone #:716-855-0654 175 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY 14210 Website: www.harvesthouse.ws/content/pages/newhop 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) 856-5627 15 East Genesee St. Buffalo, NY 14203 Website: www.buffalourbanleague.org Distance From WCCS: 5.7 mi Career exploration, GED prep, job placement and other services 3
After-School Tutoring Name: Huntington Learning Center Phone #: 1-800- can-learn 3068 Delaware Avenue Kenmore NY 14217 Website: www.huntingtonhelps.com 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 14214 Phone #: (716)832-1010 ext:226 Website: www.buffaloschools.org/gloriajparks Distance From WCCS: 1.6 mi Grades 1-8 from any school in Buffalo area Name: Sylvan Learning Centers Phone #: (716)580-3566 8180 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 Website:NA Distance From WCCS: 2.8 mi General tutoring services available Name: Dorothy J. Collier Community Center 118 East Utica Street Buffalo, Ny 14208 Phone # (716)882-0602 Website:NA Distance from WCCS: 3.7mi Tutoring for 1st-12th grade students Variety of subjects available 4
Youth Development Programs Name: Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo Phone #: (716) 825-1016 282 Babcock Street Buffalo, NY Website: www.bgcbuffalo.org 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)875-1283 2564 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 Website: http://www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org Distance From WCCS: 3.9 mi Childcare, Summer Camp, Preschool Services, Sports and Aquatics for Families Name: Cheektowaga Y.E.S. Program Phone #: (716)897-7207 Ext. 6655 Distance From WCCS: 3.6 mi 275 Alexander Ave. Cheektowaga, NY, 14211 Website: http://www.tocny.org/departments/youthrecr eationalservices/yes.aspx Service opportunities for students between the ages of 12-18. 5
Childcare/Daycare Services Name: Day Care Unit - ECDSS Phone #:(716) 858-8953, 858-TYKE Distance From WCCS: 6.2 mi 95 Franklin Street, Room 448 Buffalo, NY 14202 Website: http://www2.erie.gov/socialservices/index.php?q=day-care 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)-877-6666 1000 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216 Website: www.wnychildren.org 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)824-2296 4103 Bryant Street Blasdell, NY 14219 Website: http://familychildcarewny.com/home 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
Clothing Providers Name:Buffalo City Mission Phone #: 716-854-8181 100 East Tupper Street, Buffalo NY 14203 Website: www.buffalocitymission.org Distance From WCCS: 5.3 mi Clothing for all seasons available to families in need. Name: Goodwill Industries Phone #: (716)854-3494 1119 William Street Buffalo NY 14206 Website: www.goodwillwny.org Distance From WCCS: 4.8 mi New and gently used clothing at reduced cost. Name: Harvest House of South Buffalo Phone #: (716)824-7818 175 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY 14210 Website: www.harvesthouse.ws Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi Free baby and children s clothing and furniture. Name: Catholic Charities, Ladies of Charity Phone #: (716) 895-4001 1122 Broadway Buffalo, NY 14210 Website: http://www.locbuffalo.org/ Distance From WCCS: 4.2 mi Open M-F 10am-3pm; Sat 10am-1pm Inexpensive second hand clothing. 7
Debt Relief Services Name: BCS Assistance Phone #: (888)553-6469 6000 N. Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14226 Website: www.bcspaydayloanrelief.com Distance From WCCS: 4.3 mi Loan consolidation services 8
Domestic Violence Services Name: 24 Hour Domestic Hotline Response for Erie County Phone #: (716) 862 - HELP (4357); (716) 884-6000 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 #:1-800-942-6906 (English) 1-800-942-6908 (Spanish) Distance From WCCS: N/A N/A Website: Name: Child and Family Services @ Haven House Phone #: (716)884-6000 For Shelter (716)862-4357 (24 Hour Hotline) Distance From WCCS: N/A P.O. Box 451, Ellicott Station Buffalo, NY 14205 Website: www.cfbsny.com Emergency shelter, crisis hotline, advocacy and support groups for victims of domestic violence. Name: Crisis Services Phone #: (716)834-3131 2969 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 Website: www.crisisservices.org Distance From WCCS: 1.6 mi Advocacy, case management, individual and phone counseling for victims and families. 9
Crime Victim Assistance Name: Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY Phone #:716-893-7222 1081 Broadway Buffalo, NY 14212 Website: www.urbanctr.org 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 #:716-897-4100 1170 Broadway Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212 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 14202 Phone #: 716-858-4640 Website: www.erie.gov/victimsrights Distance From WCCS: 6.3 mi Provides many different services for victims including legal aide. 10
Emergency Food Services Name: Salvation Army Phone #:(716)832-2467 21 Westminster Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215 Website: www.salvationarmy.com Distance From WCCS: 0.2 mi Open Monday & Friday 9:30am- 1:30pm Name: Expressway Assembly of God Phone#: (716)893-8112 91 Holt Street Buffalo, NY 14206 Website: http://www.foodbankwny.org/ 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)875-1523 357 Ontario Street Buffalo, NY 14207 Website: N/A Distance From WCCS: 7.7 mi Open to anyone meeting income guidelines, services 14215 area Name: Emergency Services Division - CAO 70 Harvard Place Buffalo, NY 14209 Phone #: (716)881-5150 Website: www.caoec.org Distance From WCCS: 3.5 mi Referral needed for 14215 families Counselor can provide 11
Emergency Food Services Cont. Name: Edison Street Manna From Heaven Phone #: (716)895-8337 28 Edison Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 Website:http://www.foodbankwny.org/ Distance From WCCS: 2.1 mi Open Wed, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm Name: St. Lawrence Parish Outreach Phone #: (716)896-0047 1520 East Delevan Ave Buffalo, NY 14215 Website: http://www.foodbankwny.org/ Distance From WCCS: 2.1 mi Open Tues, Thurs. 9:00am-2:00pm Name: Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry Phone #: (716)871-4113 3021 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 Website: http://www.foodbankwny.org/ Distance From WCCS: 0.4 mi Open Sat 10:30am-12:00pm Name: St. Philip s Episcopal Church Phone #: (716)884-7791 15 Fernhill Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 Website: http://www.foodbankwny.org/ Distance From WCCS: 1.5 mi Open Wed, Thurs. 10:00am-2:00pm 12
Housing Assistance Name: Belmont Housing Resources for WNY Phone #: (716)884-7791 1195 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209 Website: www.belmonthousingwny.org Distance From WCCS: 4.2 mi Expanding affordable housing opportunities in WNY Name: Rental Assistance Corporation of Buffalo Phone #:(716)882-0063 470 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202 Website: www.racbny.org Distance From WCCS: 5.7 mi Providing rental assistance on behalf of low income families Name: Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Phone #: (716)855-6779 Distance From WCCS: 4.8 mi 245 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222 Website: http://www.ci.buffalo.ny.us/home/cityservice s/buffalo_municipal_housing_authority Providing housing to low income families in Buffalo 13
Legal Aid Name: Erie County Bar Association - Volunteer Lawyers Project Phone #: (716)847-0062 237 Main Street Suite 1000 Buffalo, NY 14203 Website: www.ecbavlp.com Distance From WCCS: 6.4 mi Will only represent low income individuals Name: Neighborhood Legal Services Inc. Phone #: (716)847-0650 237 Main Street 4th Floor Buffalo, NY 14203 Website: www.nls.org Distance From WCCS: 6.4 mi Funded by Oshei Foundation Free legal services to qualified clients 14
Social Work Services Name: Child and Family Services Phone #: (716)842-2750 330 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202 Website: www.cfsbny.org Distance From WCCS: 5.7 mi Social Work Services available to families in need Name: Catholic Charities of Buffalo Phone #: (716)835-9745 76 W. Humboldt Buffalo, NY 14214 Website: www.ccwny.org Distance From WCCS: 2.7 mi Social Work Services available to families in need 15
Counseling Services Name: Catholic Charities of Buffalo Phone #: (716)895-1033 20 Rich Street Buffalo, NY 14211 Website: www.ccwny.org Distance From WCCS: 4.1 mi Individual and Group Counseling Services Available Different needs addressed Name: Gateway Longview Phone #: (716) 783-3221 10 Symphony Circle Buffalo, NY 14201 Website: www.gateway-longview.org Distance From WCCS: 4.4 mi Individual and Group, and Family Counseling Services Available Different needs addressed Name: Child and Family Services Phone #: (716)842-2750 330 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202 Website: www.cfsbny.org 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 14214 Phone #: 716-819-3420 ext. 138 Website: http://www.catswny.org/home0.aspx Distance From WCCS: 1.8 mi Child & Family Counseling 16
Counseling Services cont d Name: Spectrum Human Services Phone #: (716)884-5797 1235 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209 Website: www.shswny.org Distance From WCCS: 4.1 mi Counseling Services for All Age Ranges and Needs Name: Good Neighbors Health Care @ Harvest House Phone #: (716)856-2400 Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi 175 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY 14210 Website: www.harvesthouse.ws/goodneighbors Provides counseling for individuals without insurance. Name: Horizon Health Services Phone #: (716)831-0200 3020 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215 Website: www.horizon-health.org Distance From WCCS: 0.4 mi Comprehensive Counseling Services for Youth and Adult Residents of WNY 17
Dental Care Services Name: Erie Community College - Dental Hygiene Clinic Phone #: (716)851-1336 6205 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 Website: N/A Distance From WCCS: 5.1 mi Dental care care for all ages Name: Good Neighbors Health Care @ Harvest House Phone #: (716)856-2400 Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi 175 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY 14210 Website: www.harvesthouse.ws/goodneighbors Provides dental care for youth and adults without insurance Name: Community Health Center of Buffalo Phone #: (716)986-9199 34 Benwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 Website: www.chcb.net Distance From WCCS: 1.5 mi Complete medical and dental care for entire family Has sliding scale for uninsured patients. Name: UB Dental Clinic @ Children s Hospital Phone #: (716) 878-7293 219 Bryant Street Buffalo, NY 14222 Website: www.kaleidahealth.org/childrens Distance From WCCS: 4.4 mi Pediatric and Community Dentistry 18
Eye Care Services Name: Good Neighbors Health Care @ Harvest House Phone #: (716)856-2400 Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi 175 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY 14210 Website: www.harvesthouse.ws/goodneighbors 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) 878-7567 140 Hodge Buffalo, NY 14222 Website: www.kaleidahealth.org/childrens Distance From WCCS: 4.4 mi Various clinics for outpatient care Vision Clinic Available 19
General Medical Care Name: Good Neighbors Health Care @ Harvest House Phone #: (716)856-2400 Distance From WCCS: 5.6 mi 175 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY 14210 Website: www.harvesthouse.ws/goodneighbors Provides medical care for youth and adults without insurance Name: Community Health Center of Buffalo Phone #: (716)986-9199 Distance From WCCS: 1.5 mi 34 Benwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 Website: www.chcb.net 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) 878-7567 140 Hodge Buffalo, NY 14222 Website: www.kaleidahealth.org/childrens Distance From WCCS: 4.4 mi Various clinics for outpatient care Name: Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic Phone #: (716)222-0805 Distance From WCCS: 3.8 mi 1315 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, NY 14208 Website: www.lighthousefreeclinic.com Wednesday s from 6-8, Routine, nonemergent care Through University at Buffalo Medical Center 20
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