Family Justice Center of Erie County

The Family Justice Center provides one-stop, wrap-around services for victims of domestic violence and their children.

• Our services are free and under one roof.
• Our center is SAFE and secure.
• Our services are confidential.
• Our services include advocacy, civil legal assistance, safety planning, counseling,
  shelter referrals, medical examinations, access to criminal andcivil courts.
• No appointments necessary.
• Our services are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
• Our center is open to all victims and survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence
  in Buffalo and Erie County, regardless of gender, race, age, culture, marital status, sexual orientation, immigration status, or disability.
  
  
  Crisis Services
  
  crisisservices.org/content/index.php/rape-domestic-violence/
  
  24 Hour Hotline
  Serving Buffalo and Erie Co.
  716-834-3131

  Kids Helpline
  716-834-1144
  1-877-KIDS-400

  Chautauqua County Hotline
  1-800-724-0461

  NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence 24 hour Hotline
  1-800-942-6906 (English)
  1-800-942-6908 (Spanish)

  The Advocate Program provides confidential response and support for survivors of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, family violence and elder abuse – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  Program services

  A menu of FREE & CONFIDENTIAL services will be provided based on the individual needs of the client. Services are also available to family members and significant others.

  All clients are offered the following services:

  • 24 Hour Hotline
  • Immediate crisis intervention and support at all Erie County Emergency Departments
  • Case management services
  • Criminal justice advocacy
  • Court Advocacy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Linkage to NYS Crime Victim Board Compensation
  • Community education and training

  If you are sexually assaulted, or the victim of family violence or elder abuse, take these steps to keep yourself safe:

  • Get to a safe place. If you have been sexually assaulted do not eat, drink, bathe, or change clothes.
  • Go to the hospital emergency department. Nurses will examine you for injuries. Evidence can be collected.
  • Call the police to report the crime. The police will take you to the hospital if you cannot get a ride or if you do not feel safe getting there.
  • Develop a safety plan. Advocates can help get you to a shelter or another safe place.
  • You are Not Alone. We are here to help 24 hours a day. Call (716) 834-3131.