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Whole Health Buffalo: Employers need policies to support workers in recovery Jeff Fyvie’s career path was unimaginable as he stashed bottles of beer in the toilet tank of the restaurant he co-owned. These days Fyvie is Director of Peer Services at BestSelf Behavioral Health. He is both an example for those working to overcome substance use problems and an example of valuable employee in...

BestSelf’s WNY Opioid Addiction Treatment Program Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary BestSelf’s WNY 24-7 Opioid Addiction Treatment program, proudly celebrates its one-year anniversary since its launch in all eight counties of Western New York. The program has made significant strides in providing virtual addiction treatment services and has emerged as a leading force in the region....

FY 2024 Budget Provides $890 Million in Capital and $120 Million in Operating Funding to Establish and Operate 3,500 New Residential Units Includes $30 Million to Expand Mental Health Services for School-Aged Children Dramatically Expands Outpatient Services Throughout the State Closes Gaps in Insurance Coverage that Have Posed a Barrier to New Yorkers Needing Mental Health Care and Substance...

15 Providers to Receive Funding to Establish Programs Designed to Facilitate Same-Day Access to Buprenorphine and Addiction Care Management Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $7 million for 15 providers across New York State to support medication for addiction treatment by establishing comprehensive, low-threshold buprenorphine services. These programs are designed to meet the...

The project is part of a larger $8.5 million multi-use development at the corner of Jefferson and Dodge streets, less than a mile from Tops Friendly Markets. read more…

The Child Advocacy Center is Breaking Ground to Gain Ground in Erie County’s Child Abuse Response A grim statistic reveals Erie County to be New York State’s second highest county for reported child abuse and neglect, with over 3,000 children annually facing physical and sexual abuse. At the national level, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys will experience sexual abuse before they turn...

Univera Healthcare supports center to aid child victims of sexual and physical abuse A health equity award from Univera Healthcare will support the work of the Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc., the largest community behavioral health provider in Western New York. The Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf (CAC) is an innovative, comprehensive center offering...

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Announces Addition of Buffalo-based Elizabeth Woike-Ganga to Board of Trustees The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Woike-Ganga to the organization’s board of trustees. Born and raised in Buffalo, Woike-Ganga was selected for her strong community leadership and deep knowledge within the nonprofit sector,...

Could a crisis center in Buffalo improve mental health care, take pressure off ECMC? BestSelf’s Behavioral Health’s planned intensive crisis stabilization center in Buffalo has the potential to improve Western New York’s mental health system and alleviate pressure on the overwhelmed Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, or CPEP, at Erie County Medical Center....

Announces $1.2 million investment and opening of 2023 Blue Fund grant cycle  As part of its long-term commitment to improve racial and health equity, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York today announced grants totaling $1.2 million to Say Yes Buffalo and BestSelf Behavioral Health.  This includes $1 million to Say Yes’ Forever Scholarship Endowment and $200,000 towards...