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Commentary: A better way to respond to mental health emergencies
Erie County’s collaborative approach is a better use of public safety resources, and it may offer a model for other communities to follow.
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The Editorial Board: Erie County’s mental health situation has deep flaws, but work is being done to repair them
News – Crisis to Care Collaborative Author: Buffalo News Published: December 29th, 2025
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Report: Not enough staff, services available in Erie County for mental health crises
When it launched in May, the Crisis to Care Collaborative committed to a bold goal: It promised to improve the crisis response for people
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Interview: Crisis to Care Collaborative
News – Crisis to Care Collaborative Author: WIVB4 Published: December 17th, 2025
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Crisis to Care Collaborative Releases Groundbreaking Report on Erie County’s Response to Behavioral Health Emergencies
Unprecedented, 55-plus-page countywide analysis exposes current system’s shortcomings and underscores the urgent need for reform
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Crisis to Care Community Listening Session
On October 22, 2025, the Crisis to Care Collaborative held a community listening session at Villa Maria College in Cheektowaga to hear from those with lived experience.
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Another Voice: A shared commitment to turn crisis Into care
Across Buffalo and Erie County, too many families who have experienced a behavioral health crisis have found themselves asking the same difficult question: Why was it so hard for their loved one to get the help they needed?
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‘We have to get it right’: New center to aid Buffalo’s mental health crisis response
New York State is trying to build a comprehensive crisis response system, though it has taken time to get here.
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Erie County unveils ‘Crisis to Care’ plan to enhance mental health response systems
Erie County launches program to improve responses to behavioral health emergencies without police intervention.
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Erie County launches ‘Crisis to Care Collaborative’ to respond to behavioral health calls
News – Crisis to Care Collaborative Author: WIVB4 Published: December 29th, 2025
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call Crisis Services at 716-834-3131 or dial 988. If this is a medical emergency, dial 911.
