Abuse: Local Resources

Child Abuse Hotline:

1-800-342-3720

This is the hotline to report suspected cases of child abuse and to notify the department of social services that you may be in danger. The hotline worker will take down information about the alleged abuse and will begin an investigation into the case.

Child Protective Services of Erie County

Erie County Department of Social Services

478 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-6691
1 (800) 342-3720

Case workers from Child Protective Services investigate cases of alleged child abuse throughout Erie County. Notify the above Child Abuse hotline if you suspect someone is being abused or if you need help.

Child Protective Services of Chautauqua County

Chautauqua County Department of Social Services

South County Office Building
110 East Fourth Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 661-8200
1 (800) 342-3720

Case workers from Child Protective Services investigate cases of alleged child abuse throughout Chautauqua County. Notify the above Child Abuse Hotline if you suspect someone is being abused or if you need help.

Child Advocacy Center

556 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 835-7807

The Child Advocacy Center provides advocacy and support to children ages 3 to 18 who have been traumatized by sexual assault or abuse.

Compass House

Business Office:
1451 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 886-1351

Resource Center:
1451 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 886-3066

Emergency Shelter:
370 Linwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 886-0935
http://www.compasshouse.org

Compass House provides a safe, supportive environment where youth are able to think clearly and rationally about their life and problems. They'll have a chance to work towards finding that stable place where they can grow and achieve their goals. And, above all, they won't do it alone.

Safe Place Program

All 30 Tops Markets/Martin's Super Food Store locations in Erie County, as well as each NFTA Metro bus are presently on board as Safe Place Sites in Erie County. To get help, all as youth

Abuse: Additional Resources & Links

Childhelp USA:

1-800-4-A-CHILD
www.childhelpusa.org

This organization answers the national child abuse hotline and has a cool Kids Only web page on keeping yourself safe. Check it out!