Mental Health Advocates of WNY

Mental Health CareNew York, United States11-50 Employees

Mental Health Advocates of WNY is a nonprofit organization operating in the Western New York mental health care landscape. It supports individuals and families affected by mental illness and helps people navigate the mental health care system to access treatment and related supports. Its work centers on advocacy and a range of programs, including awareness, education, prevention, early intervention, peer support, and pro bono civil legal counsel, with services spanning adults, children, and families in homes, schools, and workplaces across the region.

Based in Buffalo, New York, MHAWNY has served the community since 1962 and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its expanded programs and geography. As a small to mid-sized nonprofit, it relies on a dedicated staff to deliver guidance, education, and support across Western New York. In 2024, the organization announced a Teen Chat Line to connect teens with mental health professionals, part of broader efforts to expand youth outreach in Niagara County.

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