William T. Hoag Educational Center

Resources for Families

Marble Health
- Virtual based counseling Marble Health
- Virtual Parent Workshops Parent Workshops
NYS Office of Mental Health: Dedicated support line – 1-844-863-9314.
988 Hotline – Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Spectrum CARES- Erie County – 24/7 Crisis Hotline for youth 18 and under – 716-882-HELP (4357)
Poison Control: Upstate NY Poison Center: 1-800-222-1222
TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Erie County is accepting applications by phone and online. Call (716) 858-8000. In-person interviews waived. Apply online: MyBenefits NY. Include a phone number for interviews. Documents can be mailed to PO BOX 120 Buffalo, NY 14201, or dropped off at 158 Pearl St., Buffalo, NY 14202.
Addiction Hotline: 716-830-7007
Erie County Department of Health – FREE Narcan: 716-858-7695
The Imagine Neighborhood: A podcast for families teaching social-emotional skills through creative storytelling.
- The Imagine Neighborhood
Mind Yeti: 15 mindfulness sessions for children and families.
- Mind Yeti on Vimeo
- Mind Yeti on YouTube
ParenTeen Connection: A resource for teens and their families with videos and advice on major issues.
Little Children, Big Challenges: Resources from Sesame Street and Committee for Children to help young children build resilience.
PBS: Broadcasting free educational content during school closures. No internet required.
- PBS Live Broadcasting – NYSED
Early Learning Ideas Without Technology:
- Early Learning Non-Technological Options – NYSED