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Serving Central & Western NY since 1990.

We provide confidential, compassionate treatment for substance use and mental health disorders, including outpatient counseling, MAT, opioid treatment, mental health services, IOP, peer support and more.

10/19/2026

You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to reach out. Whether you’ve been struggling for a while or aren’t sure how to explain what you’re feeling, starting the conversation matters. 💚

This Depression Awareness Month, Beacon Center reminds you that support is available. Our outpatient mental health counseling services offer care tailored to your needs, in person or through telehealth..
There is hope, treatment works.
To book an appointment, call us at:
WNY: 716-831-1937
CNY: 315-366-4100
or 📲 DM “HELP” to book an appointment!

Or click the link below
https://m.me/BeaconCenterNY?ref=SetAppt

10/17/2026

RECON returns to Albany! 💜

Friends of Recovery New York’s 2026 New York State Recovery Conference will bring the recovery community together around this year’s theme: “Building a Recovery Ready New York State.”

Connect with others committed to expanding recovery resources and creating communities that embrace and support recovery.

📅 October 25–27, 2026
📍 Albany, NY

Registration is now open! Visit the link to learn more and reserve your spot.
https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=FBNxRy9YxwEQOp3VAwj8wz5t4WBQfazJT5lJShL9mcPYFXIKMAJAjudynQEtTXZ6q4bv_JFXwy9-ayja97hUUZPG7kEk_KvtfGJFVqW1NF2dEY1e8jLY7IxEj4rhDWw0ywS-u-sbert9GMSnQG4PXEVGXKOVGSDT6YTdXpF0sc3LEfWAkPHjPrmcuO8VdNqi3SyoQGibs4290GhmsUOq3KrQyej1sGSKcFIKg6PpeV1uEmPgtPz72colafDQCBes0
There is hope, treatment works.
To book an appointment, call us at:
WNY: 716-831-1937
CNY: 315-366-4100
or 📲 DM “HELP” to book an appointment!

Or click the link below
https://m.me/BeaconCenterNY?ref=SetAppt

10/16/2026

A warm bowl of soup and a little community connection. 💜

Beacon Center will have a table at Hope in a Bowl of Soup, a FREE event hosted by the Center for Family Life and Recovery! Enjoy assorted soups and baked goods, and stop by our table to meet our team and learn about our services.

📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Rome Atrium, next to the CFLR Rome Office
201 West Dominick Street, Rome
We look forward to seeing you there!
There is hope, treatment works.
To book an appointment, call us at:
WNY: 716-831-1937
CNY: 315-366-4100
or 📲 DM “HELP” to book an appointment!

Or click the link below
https://m.me/BeaconCenterNY?ref=SetAppt

10/14/2026

Join us for Peace in the Park! 🎃💜 Felicia from our Herkimer office will be attending this evening of community, connection, and Halloween fun.

Enjoy a resource fair, trick-or-treating, free popcorn and cotton candy, food trucks, and children’s activities, followed by a showing of Hotel Transylvania!
📅 Saturday, October 17

📍 Ilion Food Truck Location, 11–15 Spruce St., Ilion
🍬 Resource fair & trick-or-treating: 4:30 PM
🎬 Movie: 6 PM
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and stop by to say hello to Felicia!
There is hope, treatment works.
To book an appointment, call us at:
WNY: 716-831-1937
CNY: 315-366-4100
or 📲 DM “HELP” to book an appointment!

Or click the link below
https://m.me/BeaconCenterNY?ref=SetAppt

10/12/2026

We’re bringing training and resources to SUNY Poly! 💚

Beacon Center’s Peer Advocate Robert Green will join Jennifer, SUNY Poly’s Wellness Promotion Coordinator, for upcoming trainings open to students and staff. Stop by to receive a Narcan kit, substance use education, and helpful resources.

📍 Campus Center, Ground Floor Lobby
🗓️ October 16 & 30 • November 9 & 20 • December 7
⏰ 12–2 PM each day

Together, we can build a more informed, supportive campus community.
There is hope, treatment works.
To book an appointment, call us at:
WNY: 716-831-1937
CNY: 315-366-4100
or 📲 DM “HELP” to book an appointment!

Or click the link below
https://m.me/BeaconCenterNY?ref=SetAppt

10/10/2026

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. 💚🌎

Today, we join communities around the world in raising awareness, encouraging open conversations, and supporting greater access to mental health care. Everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and able to get the help they need.

At Beacon Center, we see the value of compassionate care and the courage it takes to reach out. Every conversation can help reduce stigma. Every connection can remind someone they don’t have to face their struggles alone.

Check in with someone you care about, make time for your own mental health, and help create a community where asking for support feels safe.
There is hope, treatment works.
To book an appointment, call us at:
WNY: 716-831-1937
CNY: 315-366-4100
or 📲 DM “HELP” to book an appointment!

Or click the link below
https://m.me/BeaconCenterNY?ref=SetAppt

10/08/2026

Beacon Center was proud to join our community at the Herkimer County Out of the Darkness Walk. 💙

Together, we walked to honor those lost to su***de, support those affected, and remind anyone struggling that they are not alone. Every conversation and connection can help create a community where people feel safe reaching out for support.

Thank you to the organizers and everyone who showed up with compassion and hope.
There is hope, treatment works.
To book an appointment, call us at:
WNY: 716-831-1937
CNY: 315-366-4100
or 📲 DM “HELP” to book an appointment!

Or click the link below
https://m.me/BeaconCenterNY?ref=SetAppt

10/05/2026

💚 This Mental Illness Awareness Week, Beacon Center encourages our community to start conversations, challenge stigma, and listen with compassion.

Living with a mental illness can feel isolating, especially when someone fears being misunderstood or judged. Every person deserves to feel heard, supported, and comfortable asking for help.

We can all help build a more supportive community:
💬 Check in with someone you care about.
🤝 Listen without judgment or pressure to “fix” things.
💚 Choose understanding over assumptions.
🌱 Encourage seeking support when it’s needed.

If you’re struggling, you don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to reach out. At Beacon Center, we’re here to help you take that first step.
There is hope, treatment works.
To book an appointment, call us at:
WNY: 716-831-1937
CNY: 315-366-4100
or 📲 DM “HELP” to book an appointment!

Or click the link below
https://m.me/BeaconCenterNY?ref=SetAppt

10/03/2026

During Depression Awareness Month, we’re reminding our community that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and cared for. 💚

We don’t always know what someone is carrying. A simple check-in, a listening ear, and a conversation without judgment can help someone feel less alone.
If you’re struggling, you deserve support. You don’t have to have the perfect words or wait until everything feels overwhelming to reach out. Taking that first step takes courage, and Beacon Center is here to help.

This month and every month, let’s make room for honest conversations, challenge stigma, and meet one another with compassion.
There is hope, treatment works.

To book an appointment, call us at:
WNY: 716-831-1937
CNY: 315-366-4100
or 📲 DM “HELP” to book an appointment!

Or click the link below
https://m.me/BeaconCenterNY?ref=SetAppt

10/01/2026

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a time to talk about how we can support one another before substance use becomes a crisis. ❤️

Prevention can begin with an honest conversation, a check-in with someone who seems to be struggling, or making sure young people know they have someone they can turn to. It also means listening without judgment and helping people find support when they need it.

At Beacon Center, we believe everyone deserves to feel heard and supported. This month, we encourage you to keep the conversation going with your family, friends, and community. A small moment of connection can be the start of someone asking for help.
There is hope, treatment works.
To book an appointment, call us at:
WNY: 716-831-1937
CNY: 315-366-4100
or 📲 DM “HELP” to book an appointment!

Or click the link below
https://m.me/BeaconCenterNY?ref=SetAppt

Address

3354 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY
14226

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm

Telephone

+17168311937

Website

http://www.beaconcenter.net/

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