ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Bar Association of Erie County (BAEC)

The BAEC is a not-for-profit professional membership organization with approximately 3,600 members and is the largest bar association outside the metropolitan New York City area.

Elder Justice Initiative

The Elder Justice Initiative provides:

• Information and Research on Elder Abuse

• Resources to Help Older Victims & Their Families

• Federal, State & Local Prosecutor and Law Enforcement Training & Resources

• Presentations, Helpful Information & Training for Victim Specialists

Erie County Housing Resource Guide

The NY Crime Victims Legal Help

The NY Crime Victims Legal Help is an online resource that connects crime victims, or their friends, relatives or advocates, with legal help on issues related to housing, family, employment, finances and more.

nylawhelp.org

Here you can find free legal services in your community, learn about your legal rights, get information about the courts, and more.

211 Western New York

211 WNY is your free and confidential link to health and human services. Every day, across Western New York, people just like you are looking for help. 211 WNY is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Council on Elder Abuse

There is a compelling need to make all seniors aware of how to protect themselves from violence, abuse and exploitation.  In Erie County, the Council on Elder Abuse (CEA) has provided education to seniors and senior services agencies since 2000.  Safety Awareness for Elders (SAFE) presentations have been given to thousands of seniors living in senior housing or attending community senior centers.

Erie County Dept. of Senior Services

The Erie County Department of Senior Services offers residents much helpful information and referral regarding many programs and services for older adults to help them maintain independence, health and dignity. Call 858-8526 for assistance.

HELP.org Substance Abuse Rehab for Veterans Guide

Help.org has produced a free guide that provides comprehensive information on substance abuse statistics among veterans, governmental programs that offers treatment, and steps that veterans can take to get the help that they need.

Medicare Roadmap

Whether or not someone who is eligible for Medicare should take Part B depends on how the person receives his or her insurance benefits. Use the Medicare Roadmap tool to get more information about Part B enrollment rules. Before you make a decision about Medicare Part B, you should always contact Social Security by dialing 800-772-1213 or visiting your local Social Security office. 

SAGE for LGBT Seniors

Advocacy and services for LGBT Older Adults

Western New York Law Center

Resources for clients and advocates representing low income people.