Offers free legal services for individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in cases regarding access to health care services, HIV/AIDS-based discrimination, housing matters, assistance with denials or termination of benefits, health care proxies, powers of attorney, simple wills, family court matters, and divorce.

Works to enhance the fullness of life for older adults living independently in the community. Provides services to seniors, which would help them remain in their homes, and continue to be a part of their community. Services include friendly visits, companionship assistance, transportation and shopping assistance, spiritual care, health education and counseling, network to community agencies, advocacy for quality care.

Offers breast cancer survivors the opportunity to meet one-on-one with certified breast cancer navigator. Assesses individual's emotional and educational needs. Provides information on breast health, treatment options and assists in making referrals to appropriate medical and community resources. Meets the first Wednesday of each month. Call Marianne Kiernan at (631)686-2561 for an appointment.

From resolving medical debts to proving eligibility for public health insurance, obtaining services that should be covered by Medicaid, and helping with language or disability accommodations, helps to eliminate barriers to healthcare for people and families with low-income.

Provides volunteers to accompany older adults to medical appointments and procedures. They are a patient's second eyes and ears to help them correctly follow their doctor's instructions, including discharge plans if hospitalized.

Offers parent advocacy, educational advocacy, and tutoring to help children and young adults with developmental disabilities and their families to navigate medical and educational concerns.

Care coordinators assist clients with: - Finding a doctor or specialist - Making sure that doctors are talking to each other and the client about their care - Advocating for the client - Helping the client understand and remember confusing information - Scheduling appointments, tests, and more - Getting care when the client is discharged from the hospital - Getting into mental health counseling or substance use programs - Finding transportation to medical appointments

A one-stop center for health and social services with the goal of improving quality of life for residents of Niagara Falls living under the poverty line by increasing access to support resources and bringing human service providers together in a central location. Services available at Daybreak include shower and laundry facilities, homeless outreach/case management, housing related coordinated entry, forms/application assistance, rent payment assistance (currently unavailable), security deposit payment assistance (currently unavailable), and emergency housing vouchers for those who are selected via lottery from NYS Homes and Community Renewal. Provides access to a computer room, printer, office space, and technology for tele-health and other virtual services. Free haircuts available for those in need every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Monday of each month, 10am-12 noon; appointments strongly encouraged. Also provides access to housing resources within the WNY Continuum of Care: a collaborative program that provides a full range of emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for homeless persons. The team at Daybreak helps households at risk of homelessness or housing instability by providing services such as housing referrals, rental arrears, utility arrears, and affordable housing recommendations. Additionally, a Community Health Nurse from Mount St. Mary’s Hospital is present at Daybreak to provide free health and wellness guidance to at-risk individuals. The Nurse acts as a personal health care coordinator for guests by helping to monitor chronic health problems, offering personalized guidance, giving referrals to appropriate health care providers and resources, and coordinating vaccines, flu shots, and health screenings through Mount St. Mary’s and the Niagara County Health Department.

Provides support, education, and assistance with navigating addiction services for families and loved ones of a person dealing with addiction.

* Due to COVID-19, operating in a limited capacity by telephone and email contact only. * Helps families improve the health and mental health care services they receive for their children by providing case management services that address barriers parents may encounter and provide support navigating the maze of systems.

Provides medical and radiation oncology services along with supportive services for individuals with cancer.

Offers health care advocacy, diabetes and chronic disease prevention, outpatient mental health services and school-based mental health services.

Assists youth and adults who have CDPHP/Medicaid insurance in attaining primary preventative care.

* Works with high-need women and families to access preventive and primary health care services, with an emphasis on pregnant women who are not enrolled in health care or supportive services.

Provides help for individuals and families to get connected to health insurance, finding a primary care physician or other doctor, prepare for doctors visits, and coordinate transportation.

Provides a statewide breast cancer hotline offering information, referrals, and support groups for women and men with breast cancer. Services include: a toll-free Breast Cancer Hotline for New Yorkers with and/or concerned about breast cancer and is staffed by professionally trained and supervised volunteers, all of whom are breast cancer survivors, and is available daily from 9am to 9pm. We provide licensed Social Work Services (in English and Spanish) which includes counseling, crisis intervention and referrals, in person, on the phone and via zoom. The program offers Support Groups which are facilitated for individuals and include groups for newly diagnosed, women with metastatic or Stage 4 disease, women under 40, Creative Arts, recurrence of breast cancer; we also provide two Spanish-language support groups: Cafecito which is a Survivorship group and Para Nuestro Bienestar for newly diagnosed women. Sisters United in Health (SUIH) is a coalition of local organizations that provides community outreach, health education, workshops and referrals for free or low-cost mammography and other health screenings to underserved communities. Also offered are Educational Forums; Community Outreach and Celebration of Survivorship. Call for detailed information.  

Cancer nurse navigators: guide patients and families through cancer care: screening, diagnosis, treatment and support services act as patient advocates, interpreters and educators serve as liaisons between patients, caregivers and service providers

Offers a nurse navigator for cancer patients to assist in navigating the healthcare system. Works closely with patients to help them find answers to their questions and in overcoming barriers.

Breast Cancer Screening - Patient Navigation: These programs help women, regardless of insurance status, to overcome barriers to access and complete breast cancer screening at breast centers accredited through the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). New York State Breast and Prostate Cancer Peer Education: These programs offer education for women about the importance of regular breast cancer screening, and, for men, about the risks of prostate cancer. The programs refer clients to health and community services and encourage clients to talk about screening with their health care providers.Use this link to find information on where to direct callers for these services. https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/services/community_resources/

Offers free legal services for individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in cases regarding access to health care services, HIV/AIDS-based discrimination, housing matters, assistance with denials or termination of benefits, health care proxies, powers of attorney, simple wills, family court matters, and divorce.

Offers health care advocacy, diabetes and chronic disease prevention, outpatient mental health services and school-based mental health services.

* Provides Health Home services through a group of health care and service providers. Enrolled individuals will work with a care manager to develop an individualized care plan.* Assists individuals with: Coordinating care through communication with other providers. Advocating on their behalf to receive care. Navigating the healthcare system. Connecting to mental health and substance abuse providers. Connecting to needed medications. Linking to resources for finding affordable housing, benefits, food, clothing, childcare, transportation. Learning more about activities to improve health. Identify goals and ensure all providers involved in care understand the goals and care plan.