We are located in the Community Health Center of Buffalo at 34 Benwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, and are open on FRIDAYS from 5pm-8pm. WALK-INS are welcome - please call (716) 222-0805 to schedule an appointment or with any questions!
Note: Walk-ins must arrive between 4:30-5:15pm for a ticket in the lottery system. Walk-in appointments are not first come first serve and as such are not guaranteed.
*****The Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our Buffalo Community. Our hearts are deeply sadden and angered by tragic events at the Tops Friendly Market. We are aware that many members of our community are in need of support during these dark times. Resource Center at 347 East Ferry in Buffalo from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. is providing free groceries by Friday, May 27. Buffalo Community Fridge will also be providing groceries for our community members who are in need. More information can be found in the following link: https://www.instagram.com/buffalocommunityfridge/ *****
****Information about abortion rights/reproductive health, mental health are updated in the "Resources" section in the website*****
Addiction Assistance Resources
If you or someone you know has a drug addiction, here are resources that can help:
Evergreen Health
206 S Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
Phone number: 716-847-2441
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Syringe Exchange Program - all services free
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Substance Use Counseling and Medication - need insurance and must attend counseling
Western NY 211
100 River Rock Drive
Suite 300
Buffalo, NY 14207
Erie County 24-hour Addiction Hotline
716-831-7007
https://www2.erie.gov/addictionhotline/
National Institute on Drug Abuse
How to ask for help and select a treatment program:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/treatmentbrochure_web.pdf
Self-Help Groups in the Community:
Narcotics Anonymous
Buffalo 716-878-2316
Niagara Falls 716-304-6880
https://www.nawny.org/find-a-meeting
Nar-Anon
https://www.nar-anon.org/find-a-meeting
Other Resources:
NYS-authorized syringe-exchange programs
Medication and syringe disposal sites
http://www2.erie.gov/health/sites/www2.erie.gov.health/files/uploads/pdfs/ESAPDualSites.pdf
For a list of NYS registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs where you can access free naloxone, visit:
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/opioid_overdose_prevention/overdose_facts.htm
For information on treatment options call the OASAS HOPEline:
1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or visit
