support for families and friends of people diagnosed with major mental illnesses educates families and the public on serious mental illness advocates for families and their relatives with mental illnesses workshops to help family members cope more effectively with relatives with mental illnesses and for families with children and adolescents with mental illnesses support groups for family members

Provides residential services to children ages 4 to 12 years in need of emergency respite and comprehensive diagnostic services.

Services include psychological evaluation of children and their families, family assessment, psychiatric evaluation, comprehensive psychosocial assessment, behavioral, and medication assessment and management.

Assists with shelter and respite services for more immediate crises, and permanent life plan recommendations for the child.

Peer Advocates provide an outreach program for recipients of mental health services in the community and for patients receiving treatment at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in the Behavioral Health Service Unit. Peer-Linkage Advocates work with patients, family members, and outside sources, providing reassurance and notifying patients of all available services. The goal of Peer Advocates is to see that each patient has access to the best and most suitable resources. Information & Resources available include: - Self-help - Social clubs - Information on legal rights for psychiatric patients - Self-help groups - Referrals to community services and programs Peer Advocates: - Work with people who have psychiatric diagnoses - Work with friends and family members to help them to understand the process in the hospital - Keep clients informed about all available services - Make sure that the client will receive the best services and care available Peer Advocates are limited to helping admitted patients at NFMMC only. The Peer Advocacy Program also caters to educational needs and has established an advocacy information center and network.

* Offers recovery services for individuals and families with a behavioral health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder. Education.Intensive and Supported and Ongoing Employment supports. Peer Services.Psycho Social Rehabilitation Services.Habilitation Services.Family Support and Training Services.

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

Offers evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and adults. Provides a broad array of psychological services, including counseling and therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups; psychological assessment and testing; and psychoeducational workshops.