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Savarino nearly ready to begin two Buffalo apartment projects Savarino Development is nearly ready to begin two long-planned Buffalo brownfield projects that will add a combined 116 apartment units. Read full article here

“We save people. We get them off the streets”… Buffalo confronting homelessness Marek Parker, program director of homeless services with BestSelf Behavioral Health, said the number of people who identify as homeless has jumped from under one thousand at one point to around 1500 this year in Erie County. “We work with the clients that have struggled the most. The clients...

Ellen Bieler BestSelf Behavioral Health BestSelf is excited to announce the reappointment of Ellen Bieler as Board Chair. Read full article here

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...