Select your county to find local Office of Mental Health information and Family Resources.
Allegany County Mental Health Services
45 North Broad Street
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 593-1991
Finger Lakes Parent Network (FLPN)
A parent-run not-for-profit organization offering parent support groups with free child care. Planned group respite care, using a sitter companion model is provided. Advocacy, conferences, workshops, and other educational events are offered.
*See the Staff Directory for your local county contacts.
Cattaraugus County Community Services
1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4308
Olean, NY 14760-1156
(716) 373-8040
Family Peer Support Program offered through Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services.
Parent Support Groups designed to empower parents are held in various locations throughout the county.
Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene Services
2 Academy Street, Suite 201
Mayville, NY 14757
(716) 753-4104
Adult, Children, & Family Services
The Adult, Children and Family Service Division assists the most vulnerable and at-risk children and adults in our community and includes the Adult Protective Services (APS), Child Protective Services (CPS), Preventive Services, Foster Care, Adoption, and Juvenile Services units. The role of Adult Protective Services is to provide protective and preventive services to individuals over 18 where there is an inability to act on their own behalf. Child Protective Services role is to investigate, intervene and support family and caregivers ability to safely care for their children where there are allegations of abuse and maltreatment of children. Preventive Services works in the homes at-risk children providing supportive and rehabilitative services that are trauma-informed, solution-focused, child centered, and strength based. The Juvenile Services Team is a community-collaboration aimed at preventing out of home placement and institutional care for juveniles.
Chemung County Community Mental Health Services
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, NY 14902-0588
(607) 737-5501
A parent-run not for profit organization offering independent peer services and other supports to individuals and their families to achieve wellness and develop natural supports. Advocacy, conferences, workshops and other educational events are offered.
*See the Staff Directory for your local county contacts.
Erie County Department of Mental Health
95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-8530
Child and Family Support Program: Mental Health Association in Erie County
Provides Family Support group meetings in 3 locations in Erie County, educational meetings, planned in-home respite, information, telephone support, advocacy, networking and access to trainings and conferences for parents, grandparents, foster parents of children with emotional or behavioral problems. Free respite/childcare is offered at all group meetings.
Genesee County Mental Health Services
5130 East Main St., Suite 2
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 344-1421
GLOW Family Support: Hillside Family of Agencies
Family Support groups are facilitated by a Parent Consultant. Groups offer education, parenting tips, stress management, advocacy and educational opportunities. Free child care is provided at group meeting, group respite is held regularly.
Livingston County Mental Health Services
4600 Millennium Drive
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-7250
GLOW Family Support: Hillside Family of Agencies
Family Support groups are facilitated by a Parent Consultant. Groups offer education, parenting tips, stress management, advocacy and educational opportunities. Free child care is provided at group meeting; group respite is held regularly.
Monroe County Office of Mental Health
1099 Jay Street
Building J, 2nd Floor
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 753-6047
Mental Health Association - Family Support
320 N. Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14607
The Mental Health Association of Rochester provides a number of family support services including, individual and group support, teen support, family education workshops and more. Some resources are available in Spanish.
Niagara County Mental Health Department
5467 Upper Mountain Road, Suite 200
Lockport, NY 14094-1895
(716) 439-7410
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County and
New Directions Youth and Family Services, Inc.
A collaboration of services and programs provide support group meetings in Lockport, Niagara Falls and Wheatfield. Additional services include: family outreach services, individual and systems advocacy for families/children, referral to Compeer Niagara for "kids" and Casey House shelter. Crisis respite is also available to families through Casey House Shelter for children 12 and older.
Ontario County Mental Health Services
3019 County Complex Dr.
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-4363
Finger Lakes Parent Network (FLPN)
A parent-run not for profit organization offering parent support groups with free child care. Planned group respite care, using a sitter companion model is provided. Advocacy, conferences, workshops and other educational events are offered.
*See the Staff Directory for your local county contacts.
Orleans County Department of Mental Health
14014 Route 31 West
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-7066
GLOW Family Support: Hillside Family of Agencies
Family Support groups are facilitated by a Parent Consultant. Groups offer education, parenting tips, stress management, advocacy and educational opportunities. Free child care is provided at group meeting; group respite is held regularly.
Schuyler County Mental Health Services
Mill Creek Center
106 South Perry Street, Suite 4
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-8288
Finger Lakes Parent Network (FLPN)
A parent-run not for profit organization offering parent support groups with free child care. Planned group respite care, using a sitter companion model is provided. Advocacy, conferences, workshops and other educational events are offered.
*See the Staff Directory for your local county contacts.
Seneca County Mental Health Services
31 Thurber Drive
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1980
Child and Family Support Program: Mental Health Association in Erie County
Provides Family Support group meetings in 3 locations in Erie County, educational meetings, planned in-home respite, information, telephone support, advocacy, networking and access to trainings and conferences for parents, grandparents, foster parents of children with emotional or behavioral problems. Free respite/childcare is offered at all group meetings.
Steuben County Community Services
County Office Building
115 Liberty Street
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 664-2255
Finger Lakes Parent Network (FLPN)
A parent-run not for profit organization offering parent support groups with free child care. Planned group respite care, using a sitter companion model is provided. Advocacy, conferences, workshops and other educational events are offered.
*See the Staff Directory for your local county contacts.
Tioga County Department of Mental Health Services
1062 Rt. # 38
P.O. Box 177
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-0200
Finger Lakes Parent Network (FLPN)
A parent-run not for profit organization offering parent support groups with free child care. Planned group respite care, using a sitter companion model is provided. Advocacy, conferences, workshops and other educational events are offered.
*See the Staff Directory for your local county contacts.
Tompkins County Mental Health Services
201 East Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850-5421
(607) 274-6300
Mental Health Association in Tompkins County
301 South Geneva Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Family Support Services provides parent support groups, peer support services and parent empowerment trainings. Services for youth include respite programs, teen groups, summer day camps and young adults group.
Wayne Behavioral Health Network
1519 Nye Road, Suite 110
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-5722
Finger Lakes Parent Network (FLPN)
A parent-run not-for-profit organization offering parent support groups with free child care. Planned group respite care, using a sitter companion model is provided. Advocacy, conferences, workshops and other educational events are offered.
*See the Staff Directory for your local county contacts.
Wyoming County Department of Mental Health
460 North Main Street
Warsaw, NY 14569
(585) 786-8871
GLOW Family Support: Hillside Family of Agencies
Family Support groups are facilitated by a Parent Consultant. Groups offer education, parenting tips, stress management, advocacy and educational opportunities. Free child care is provided at group meeting, group respite is held regularly.
Yates County Community Services
417 Liberty Street
Suite 1056
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-5115
Finger Lakes Parent Network (FLPN)
A parent-run not for profit organization offering parent support groups with free child care. Planned group respite care, using a sitter companion model is provided. Advocacy, conferences, workshops and other educational events are offered.
*See the Staff Directory for your local county contacts.