COVID-19 Information
- General Resources: call 211 or visit 211 Website
- COVID-19 Information: Center for Disease Control
- NYS Novel Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
- NYS Project HOPE Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314
- Assisting Co-Workers and Employees during the COVID-19 Changes
- Understanding the Impact of a Stressful Situation
Conflict Resolution
Call EAP to connect with the CENTER FOR RESOLUTION FOR JUSTICE (CRJ) as part of your benefit.
The Center for Resolution and Justice (CRJ) is a community-based dispute resolution program and conflict resolution and mediation skills training center. It offers a wide range of alternative dispute resolution services and conflict management and mediation training programs to individuals and organizations. CRJ’s services are designed to be alternatives to formal court proceedings for those seeking to resolve interpersonal conflicts and disputes.
Domestic Violence Resources
- HAVEN HOUSE: Child and Family Services DV shelter and crisis line – 716-884-6000 or visit Haven House Shelter Website
- NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-7233
- If you’re unable to speak safely, you can visit the NDVH website or text LOVEIS to 22522.
Local Mental Health Crisis Services Hotlines
- ERIE COUNTY: 716-834-3131
- CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY: 1-800-724-046
- NIAGARA COUNTY CRISIS SERVICES: (716) 695-23531
- MONROE COUNTY CRISIS SERVICES: 1-800-338-6467
Substance Use and Abuse Resources
- AA online: On-line Group Website
- AA online speaker series: Speaker Website
Rental and Mortgage Assistance
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program: please find links below to resources that describe this program and help you understand if you are eligible and how you can apply. Also, check out EAP’s recent complimentary webinar on ERAP and what it means for you here.
A conversation with local housing attorneys about the state of landlord tenant law due to covid-19 – appropriate for landlords and tenants. Click here for the EAP Landlord Tenant Presentation Slides. Click here for full video presentation.
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- ERAP HOMEPAGE: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/
- ERAP FAQs: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/faq.asp
- ERAP APPLICATION LINK: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/#apply
- ERAP INCOME GUIDELINES (AREA MEDIAN INCOME): https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/ERAP-80-area-median-income.pdf
- LOCAL RESOURCES
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Job Workforce Resources
- Employment and unemployment assistance: The BUFFALO EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CENTER will be offering remote (phone or video) counseling. To make an appointment call 716-856-5627(JOBS).
- WHAT IF I LOSE MY JOB?
Food Resources
- ROCHESTER: Foodlink Website
- GREATER WNY: Feedmore WNY Website
- Accessing School eligible meals
Parenting Resources
- How to Talk to Children about COVID-19
- Parenting During the Pandemic 2-Part Webinar Series
Stress Reduction Resources
- Suggestions for Finding Motivation During the Pandemic
- Ten Percent Happier Coronavirus Sanity Guide
- For additional resources on Stress Reduction, Self Care, and Mental Health and Wellbeing, check out our Resources Page.
Erie County Bar Association
- COLLEAGUES CONNECTING: provides support for lawyers who may be facing problems while isolating from others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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