Located in Buffalo, NY, our mission is to partner with individuals of all abilities to reach their fullest potential, protecting their rights and promoting their independence and inclusion in our community.

Stairways Behavioral Health is finding creative ways to support recovery and wellness for persons who are engaged in our program and services. By employing best practices, bringing forward promising methods, and searching for innovation, Stairways seeks to offer the best care for persons with mental health care needs. A private nonprofit organization, Stairways assists persons with mental health care needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment and supports for living, working, learning and participating fully in community. Stairways is accredited by the Joint Commission, and is a five- time recipient of the of Best Places to Work in PA award , employing over 350 staff and contributing significantly to the economic stability of our community. Programs and Services • Outpatient Mental Health and Psychiatric Services • Assertive Community Treatment • Case Management Support Services for adults and children • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment • Adult Education and Financial Literacy • Residential Services and Supportive Housing • Job training, coaching and placement services • Arts and Wellness programs including art therapy, art education and complementary care

What We Do Dignity and respect are simple human gifts. We believe they belong to everyone. Since 1976, we’ve worked to strengthen children, families and communities across the state of Michigan. Our assistance directly addresses the challenges SHS users face, including: Assessment and diagnostic services Family preservation Foster care and adoption Independent and assisted living programs Juvenile treatment and detention Short and long-term residential programs Small group living and outpatient mental health treatment Substance abuse prevention and treatment services Workforce development Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And, we are gratified they do. Affiliations Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Lakeshore Community Services, Inc. enhances the ability of persons with mental and physical disabilities to live as independently as possible through the acquisition of skills and utilization of services that promote each individual's self direction, personal worth, and value.

GECAC helps people throughout Erie County, Pennsylvania, break the cycle of poverty, be self-sufficient and achieve financial independence. The Greater Erie Community Action Committee, better known as GECAC, is Erie County’s Community Action Agency. Our nonprofit 501(c)3 organization was created to change people’s lives, improve our community and make it a better place to live. Whether you are working at minimum wage, a senior living on a fixed income or a wage earner suddenly out of work, Community Action is here to help you meet your emergency needs and start you on the road to self-sufficiency. One of more than 1,100 community action agencies nationwide, GECAC is bound by the Promise of Community Action: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other as they move from poverty to self-sufficiency. The diversity of our services provides the opportunity to reach the needs of the total family. GECAC operates Erie County’s Area Agency on Aging, GECAC Adult Learning Center, Older Adult Protective Services as well as programs in Re-Entry Upward Bound, Senior Centers, Job Training, Weatherization, Senior Corp Volunteer Program, Housing and Utility Assistance, Meals on Wheels and more GECAC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and staffed by 130 employees charged with the delivery of services. GECAC is supported through contributions from individuals, corporations, and organizations as well as grants from local, state and federal sources.

The ReHabilitation Center is a uniquely innovative, non-profit community asset that provides a broad continuum of daily services to some 700 people with developmental and mental health disabilities in a three-county area. Headquartered in Olean, NY The ReHab Center evolved from a handful of concerned parents who banded together in 1958 to seek opportunities for their children with disabilities at a time when there were none. The ReHab Center works with the people we serve and their caregivers to tailor programs that enrich virtually every aspect of life for those with mental health and developmental disabilities. Individualized day programs, case management, recreation, instruction in life skills, vocational and employment training – all in an effort to give people the tools and training they need to become productive and contributing members of the community. Some ways to give and get involved are: •Make a Gift – We appreciate the support of our friends and welcome your consideration in making a gift to support the people we serve. •Sponsor an Event – Join us and one of our upcoming special events or purchase a chance to win with one of our raffles. •Volunteer – Give the gift of your time and talents. •Hire a Person with a Disability – The ReHab Center is committed to doing everything we can to provide meaningful employment for every individual we serve who wants it. For more information visit: http://www.subconindustries.com

At Child Development Centers, Inc. our mission is "Educating Children To Succeed," and we're passionate about what we do! We're committed to nurturing and teaching children in a safe, healthy, creative setting that families can trust, and that equips children to make a successful transition to kindergarten, elementary school and beyond.

Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc (COI) is a multifaceted, nonprofit organization offering individualized services to help people in Chautauqua County move from poverty to self-sufficiency. We provide holistic services to approximately 5,000 residents each year. COI's ultimate goal to its customers is to mobilize resources and create partnerships that promote empowerment, economic independence and family stability. For the past several years, COI has been developing services geared toward self-sufficiency & economic security while tracking positive outcomes for customers. The agency has developed a copyrighted Self-Sufficiency Continuum © supported by Family, Youth, & Child Matrices © that evaluate & measure the status of customers across 26 life domains. An affiliate corporation, Chautauqua Opportunities for Development, Inc. (CODI) has served as COI’s Economic Development arm since 2003. CODI’s primary goal is to make capital, training, financial literacy education, and technical assistance available to new and existing entrepreneurs in order to create business opportunities and employment for low to moderate income individuals. CODI offers financial education and asset focused redirection for all COI customers. It has been designated a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE) by the US Treasury Department. By training entrepreneurs and creating jobs, CODI is jump-starting the local economy. When small businesses are created, the profits from those businesses stay in the community and are reinvested many times over. The impact is felt not simply by our small business owners, but in the broader community as well. Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

WARREN-FOREST COUNTIES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL is a nonprofit organization management company based out of 1209 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE WEST, WARREN, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Cattaraugus Community Action is a mental health care company based out of 2656 W State St, Olean, New York, United States.

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