William T. Hoag Educational Center

If your child is experiencing a crisis, please call the Spectrum CARES Team, a 24/7 Confidential Hotline: (716) 882-4357. Their trained staff will speak with you on the phone and, if necessary, come out anywhere in Erie County to meet with you and your child. They operate under the Mental Health Hygiene Law of New York State and will transport your student to ECMC if needed. 

• Crisis Services Buffalo NY | Spectrum Health C.A.R.E.S.

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
• Texting Crisis Hotline: Text "HOME" to 741-741
• Crisis Services 24 Hour Hotline: 716-834-3131
• Chautauqua County 24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-724-0461
• Kids Helpline: 716-834-1144 (1-877-KIDS-400)
• New York State Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906
• Seneca Nation Domestic Violence Hotline: 716-532-6178
• Trevor Hotline for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning Teens (GLBTQ) Youth: 1-800-850-8078
• Erie County Medical Center Psychiatric Emergency Room: 716-898-3465
• Lakeshore/TLC Psychiatric Emergency Room: 716-934-2654
• Operation Good Neighbor (Food/Clothing Pantry): 716-627-5194