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Mental Health Advocates of Western New York

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Mental Health Advocates of Western New York

Be Heard. Be Helped. Reach out today if you are in need: mhawny.org There is hope and we are here to help.

WHO WE ARE

For 60 years, Mental Health Advocates of WNY (formerly Mental Health Association of Erie County) has been deeply committed to providing essential non-clinical services that address the needs of individuals, families and communities living with mental illness. When you or a family member is struggling with mental illness, it can be hard to know where to turn. If you are looking for answers, we can help navigate the mental healthcare system and offer links to treatment and other support services. OUR MISSION

Our mission is to promote mental health and wellness in our community and support individuals and families challenged by mental illness. WHAT WE DO

Since1962, advocacy has been at the core of what we do. Through awareness, education, prevention, early intervention programs and supportive services, we advocate for and actively promote mental health and wellness for adults, families and children in homes, schools and workplaces across Western New York. Services include:

PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES in civil matters for individuals with a mental health diagnosis

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS for youth, parents, 20-somethings and adults

INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE to link individuals to treatment and other services

CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT to help families navigate the mental healthcare system and provide youth and family peer support

EMOTIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, PREVENTION & EARLY INTERVENTION in-school and virtual programs for students pre-k through 12. WORKPLACE MENTAL WELL-BEING helping employees and employers achieve work-life balance

09/17/2026

Mental health advocacy is about more than starting conversations. It’s about making sure people know that the community is there when they need them most.

We’re incredibly grateful to partner with Nadja Piatka as we continue spreading the word about our upcoming Yogathon in October.

By sharing her voice and using her platform to advocate for mental health, Nadja is helping us reach more people with an important message: no one should have to navigate life’s hardest moments without support!

Yogathon is an opportunity to come together, move with purpose and raise critical awareness and funds for the resources available right here in WNY.

Thank you, Nadja, for standing alongside us and helping to make mental health a conversation we’re never afraid to have. 💚🧘🏽‍♀️

Join us October 17th at Five Hundred Seneca for the MHA Yogathon. Together, we can turn awareness into action!

MHA Yogathon Presented by New Era Cap Foundation

09/16/2026

The countdown is on! 💚

The official MHA Yogathon Presented by New Era Cap Foundation merch is HERE, but don’t wait - the shop closes THIS FRIDAY!

Every purchase is another way to stand behind the message at the heart of this year’s Yogathon:
Be Heard. Be Helped.

Grab your sweatshirt, hoodie or tote before the shop closes and help us spread an important message about mental health throughout our community!

Shop the MHA Yogathon collection through the link below ⬇️

https://mhayogathon.itemorder.com/shop/home/

09/14/2026

Calling all local businesses! 🧘‍♀️💚

We’re looking for vendors to join us at the MHA Annual Yogathon 2026! If your business is focused on wellness, fitness, food or supporting our local community, we’d love to have you there.

Presented by the New Era Cap Foundation in partnership with Power Yoga Buffalo & Vibe Yoga Lab ✨

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Mary Holody at [email protected] today!

MHA Yogathon Presented by New Era Cap Foundation

09/13/2026

This September, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on CASA volunteers, Liz Halvachs and Sarah Stoeckl, a dynamic duo showing us that advocacy can truly be a team effort.

Since becoming CASA volunteers in July 2025, Liz and Sarah have worked together to advocate for a family of seven children - taking the time to understand each child’s needs and consistently showing up for them at school, daycare, home and wherever support is needed.

Their partnership is also a great reminder that you don’t have to become a CASA volunteer alone! Friends, coworkers and family members can train and serve together, combining their individual strengths to make an incredible difference.

Please join us in celebrating Liz and Sarah and thanking them for the care and consistency they give to the children they serve!

Interested in becoming a CASA volunteer? Learn more about how you can help change a child’s story by clicking here: https://mhawny.org/programs/casa/

09/11/2026

On a day centered around remembrance, we also reflect on the people who have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting our country, and the families who serve right alongside them. 🇺🇸

Supporting our military community is incredibly important to us. Through our OPCOM program, and our partnership with WNYHeroes.org, we’ve had the privilege of creating opportunities for veterans and military families to connect and find a community of support.

September 11th reminds us of the tremendous sacrifice made by our military members, first responders and their families - not only 25 years ago, but in the years and decades that have followed.

Today, we remember every life lost on 9/11. We honor those who answered the call to serve. And we celebrate the strength and resilience of the military families who continue to sacrifice so much for all of us!

We are grateful for everything OPCOM has allowed us to do together and look forward to continuing to grow this community for years to come.

We remember. We honor. We support. 🇺🇸

09/08/2026

We joined 7 News WKBW with our partners at New Era Cap Foundation for Second Cup ☕ to discuss the MHA Yogathon Presented by New Era Cap Foundation coming up October 17th. Tune in for all the fun details and reserve your spot for Yogathon today ⬇️

mhawny.org 🧘🏼‍♂️

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the incredible people behind Mental Health Advocates of Western New York!

Every day, our dedicated team shows up for individuals and families across our community. They offer support, compassion, resources and hope when it’s needed most.

Today, we’re giving our hardworking staff a well-deserved day off to recharge and spend time doing what fills their cup before we begin a new week tomorrow.

To our entire Mental Health Advocates team: Thank you for the heart and energy you dedicate to our mission and to the people we serve. We appreciate all that you do, today and every day!

Address

1021 Broadway Street
Buffalo, NY
14212

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17168861242

Website

http://mhawny.org/

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