We hosted a virtual panel on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Facebook Live to discuss the topic of Breaking Down Barriers and Learning To Be Comfortable Asking For Help. Our featured speakers included: Karl Shallowhorn, Chair of the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition and...
Spotlight: A Q&A with The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. (CHCB)
Since 1999, the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. (CHCB) has been one of the leading health care providers in Buffalo, dedicated to providing a safety net to the uninsured and under insured by offering comprehensive primary care services in medicine and...
Patients Adapt to Telemedicine Counseling
The coronavirus lockdown has disrupted most facets of everyday life, including mental health counseling and support services. Mental health providers that are members of the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition quickly adapted to video technology platforms to continue...
Mike Billoni Shares his Stigma Story
The following is an excerpt from Michael Billoni’s acceptance speech for the Courage to Come Back Award from the Mental Health Advocates of Western New York on March 11, 2020: I thank God and my angels every day for the miracles since my near-fatal bicycle accident...