Health Resources
Parent Resources
Trusted medical and parenting organizations, community services here in Western New York, and our own guidance on the harder conversations — all in one place.
Social Responsibility & Child Development
Guidance for the harder conversations
In response to parent questions regarding how to discuss prejudice and racism with their children and teens, we have written the guidance below. More topics are on the way.
Directory
Links our providers actually recommend
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Medical
American Academy of Pediatrics
Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Bright Futures
Seeks to promote and improve the health, education and well being of infants, children, adolescents, families and communities.
CDC
The lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions.
CDC Vaccines
Part of the CDC, focused on disease prevention. Provides leadership for the planning, coordination and conduct of immunization activities nationwide.
New York State Department of Health
State health guidance, including current measles information for New York families.
Erie County Department of Health
County-level health guidance and alerts, including measles (rubeola) information for Erie County.
Parenting
Parenting With Dignity
A parent education organization founded by Mr. Mac Bledsoe, father of former Buffalo Bills quarterback Drew Bledsoe. Information on all aspects of raising children capable of making responsible decisions.
Empowering Parents
The website for effective parenting — practical strategies for behavior and discipline.
Focus on the Family
Emphasizes family morals, values, and the importance of the family unit.
EPIC — Every Person Influences Children
Networking and parenting advice, based here in Western New York.
National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs
Promotes the special aspects of child development which relate specifically to multiple birth children.
Community
Western New York Social Care Network
Connects WNY families with social care services — food, housing, transportation and more.
Catholic Charities of WNY
Provides linkage with appropriate services including WIC, housing and homeless services, and mental health services.
OLV Human Services
Our Lady of Victory Human Services — the OLV Campus organization here in Lackawanna, offering a wide range of services for children and families.
OLV Evaluation & Treatment Center (ETC)
Evaluations and diagnosis of a developmental disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
OLV Outpatient Clinic
Mental health evaluation and counseling services for youth and family.
OLV Children Home and Community Based Services
Provides an array of services to Medicaid eligible children and families to prevent onset or progression of behavioral health conditions.
OLV Preventive Services
Family support aimed at keeping children safely at home and preventing out-of-home placement.
Baker Victory Dental Center
Dental care for all, on the OLV Campus.
Feeding
Safety
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Protects families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard, or that can injure children — toys, cribs, power tools, lighters, household chemicals. Also offers automatic recall notices.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call us.
790 Ridge Road, 1st Floor · Lackawanna, NY 14218 — on the OLV Campus, with free parking.
Office Hours
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday / Thursday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed — doctor on call