Residential Programs – Child & Youth
Residential programs are for children and youth who are not yet stable and ready to return home, but do not need the same level of care as in a hospital. These residential programs may have children with a mental health diagnosis and/or a severely emotional disturbed” (SED) diagnosis. The residents receive ongoing treatment in a structured setting. Referral is usually required by one of multiple agencies such as Erie County or other county SPOA, Office of Mental Health, Department of Social Services, Family Court, and School District Committee on Special Education.
Residential Resources
Baker Victory Services RTF
716-828-9715
150 Martin Rd.
Lackawanna, NY 14218
www.bakervictoryservices.org
Service Details
Serving adolescents aged 12-21 on a residential basis who have a diagnosed psychiatric illness. Referral must be made through the Regional Office of Mental Health at (716-885-4219 x231).
Child & Family Services
716-842-2750
330 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14202
www.cfsbny.org
Service Details
Residential treatment for children aged 5-14 who have been diagnosed as severely emotionally disturbed (SED) and qualify for a structured community residence. Residential treatment for boys age 6-14 who are emotionally disturbed or have mental illness. Service requires an outside referral through Erie County SPOA.
Service Area: WNY
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier/ Aurora House
716-433-1905
5311 Ernest Rd.
Lockport, NY 14094
Fees: Medicaid, third party/private pay, sliding scale
Service Details
A Youth Community Residence treatment program for children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses and Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) classification. A co-ed, 24-hour supervised facility that houses maximum of 8 youth, ages 12-17. Youth attend school, work, volunteer activities and appointments within the local community. Referral for 8 counties of WNY is through Single Point of Access (SPOA).
Compass House Resource Center
716-884-3066
1451 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209
www.compasshouse.org
Emergency Shelter (open 24 hours) 370 Linwood Ave.
716-886-0935
Fees: All services free and voluntary
Service Details
Non-residential case management service for homeless youth or youth at risk of homelessness ages 16-22. Assists with securing housing, financial resources, independent living skills, individual, group, and family counseling, advocacy, referral and linkage, food, clothing, crisis counseling.
Gateway-Longview, Inc.
716-783-3100
10 Symphony Circle, Buffalo NY 14201
https://www.gateway-longview.org/
Behavioral Health, Community Services, Residential & Therapeutic Pre-School
- Lynde School & Residential Campus
716-633-7266
Service Details
Residential treatment for children age 9-17. Special education for the emotionally disturbed. Must be referred by Family Court, Department of Social Services, Division for Youth, or School District Committee on Special Education.
- Supervised Independent Living Program
716-633-7266
Service Details
Program for youth ages 16-21 who are making the transition from foster/ residential care to independence. Apartments are located in WNY area. Must be referred by the Department of Social Services.
Hillside Children’s Center
716-848-6400
131 Orchard Pk. Rd.
West Seneca, NY 14224
www.hillside.com
Fees: None
Service Details
Children’s residential and community based services. Therapeutic foster care for children who are troubled, emotionally disturbed, who have a mental health issue or ADD diagnosis.
KidsPeace National Centers
716-634-1058 or 800-451-3425
2801 Wehrle Dr., Ste.’s 13/14
Williamsville, NY 14221
www.kidspeace.org
Fees: None/Medicaid
Service Details
Therapeutic and regular rate foster care program for children age 0-21 years with emotional and/or behavioral difficulty. Provide aftercare per diem services.
New Directions Youth and Family Services, Inc.
716-839-1392
4511 Harlem Rd. Ste. 10
Amherst, NY 14226
www.ndyfs.org
- Randolph Children’s Home
716-358-3636
Service Details
Residential services for ages 8-18 years with serious emotional disturbances; provides individual, group, and family treatment as well as medical care; educational services
- Wyndham Lawn Residential Services
716-433-4487
Service Details
Serves children aged 12-21 (residential) with serious emotional, behavioral, and learning problems in programs that include: residential care and treatment, group homes, special education classes, and life skills instruction. Placement generally by court referral, Department of Social Services, or a school district’s committee on Special Education.
- Zafron Home for Parenting Teens
716-945-2466
Service Details
Secure, pleasant residential setting for teen mothers who may face overwhelming emotional and behavioral problems (and their babies). Provides comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care program; as well as health care, and continued schooling and life skills development.
Teaching and Restoring Youth (TRY)
716-892-2814
228 Brinkman Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14211
https://www.tryprogram.org/
Service Details
Transitional housing for at-risk girls between the ages of 16 and 21. Typical stay is 6 – 12 months. The young women have access to education, health care, counseling, and job training.
Transitional Services, Inc.
Amity House
716-874-8182
389 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14222
www.tsiwny.org
Service Details
Transitional housing for at-risk girls between the ages of 16 and 21. Typical stay is 6 – 12 months. The young women have access to education, health care, counseling, and job training.
