Wellness Center Resources
SUNY Niagara is committed to the elimination of alcohol and drug abuse for students and employees. Getting help for a substance abuse problem is a wise decision and help is only a phone call away. If you feel you have a problem with substance abuse, there are help and support services available. On campus you can see a counselor in our Wellness Center (614-6275), who can assist or make a referral. Brylin Hospital (Mental Health Services) Mental Health Care – BryLin Hospital Clearview Treatment Center Clearview Treatment Services (Mount St. Mary’s Hospital) | Catholic Health – The Right Way to Care (chsbuffalo.org) Niagara County Crisis Services Niagara County, NY Northpointe Council Northpointe Council
The NYS Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and SUNY are providing updates on this disease on a regular basis, sometimes daily. Information can be found on the following websites:
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
- COVID-19 versus Influenza informational flyer
Mental Health and Coping with COVID-19:
https://www.sprc.org/news/resources-support-mental-health-coping-coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/coping.html
https://adaa.org/finding-help/coronavirus-anxiety-helpful-resources
Cold and Blue On the Floor – Narcan (Naloxone) Saves Lives – https://drugrehabus.org/narcan/
College is an exciting time for students with new adventures and challenges. While the majority of our students adjust well and have positive experiences, as a staff/faculty member you may encounter a student who appears distressed and may be in crisis. As a Faculty member, your role may be a crucial one in identifying students in crisis and assisting them in finding resources available to them. The attached link will take you to the SUNY Niagara Student-In-Crisis Protocol developed by the Personal Counselors in the Wellness Center. This document will:
-Define a student in crisis
-Identify the referral process to SUNY Niagara Personal Counseling Services
-Outline your appropriate role in helping a student in crisis
-Provide guidelines for responding to suicide/assault/self-harm threats
When in doubt or in need of guidance, DO NOT HESITATE to contact Personal Counseling Services at 614-6275 or Public Safety at 614-6400.
Below are Links to some Printable Referral Information
Niagara County
https://nbhn.org/niagara-county-department-of-mental-health/
https://www.niagaracounty.gov/departments/m-r/mental_health___substance_abuse/crisis_services.php
https://www.211wny.org/provider/1960/
https://www.wellniagara.niagaracounty.com/mentalHealth
https://nyconnects.ny.gov/providers/niagara-county-department-of-mental-health-omh-ag-70150
https://www.mhanc.com/info-referral-crisis.php
Buffalo and Erie County
https://crisisservices.org/
Suicide Crisis Phone Numbers for New York State by County
https://www.msnavigator.org/resources/resource_details?ID=36&type=program

Contact
- Cheri Yager, MSN, BSN, RN
- Title: Supervisor of College Nursing Services/Wellness Center
- Phone: 716-614-6275
- Fax: 716-614-6817
- Email: yager@niagaracc.suny.edu
- Location: C-122
