Substance Use Awareness & Advocacy
for Older Adults
The Center for Elder Law & Justice is now offering free civil legal advocacy through our Substance Use Awareness and Advocacy for Older Adults program. This includes representation in family court, for relative caregivers stepping in when families and children have been impacted by substance use.
Program Eligibility
Age 50 or older
Resident of Erie County
No income restrictions or resource limits
Program Highlights and Outcomes
Individuals impacted by substance use may qualify for Center for Elder Law & Justice civil legal services at no cost.
Navigation support for individuals impacted by substance use to connect with community resources.
Presentations on topics such as harm reduction practices, the opioid epidemic, warning signs of substance use, the impact on families, and more.
Community & Professional Outreach
We offer engaging presentations and outreach for community groups and professional events including customized outreach and training. To learn more or to schedule a presentation, please contact 716-853-3087 or request an event here.
Additional Resources
Local Addiction Hotline can be reached 24/7 at 716-831-7007
Overdose Prevention Lifeline called Never Use Alone can be reached at 877-696-1996
Honoring Lives Lost, Building a Healthier Future
We commemorate the lives that have been lost due to the opioid crisis as we work together to put an end to the continued harm inflicted on our community and hold their legacy with us. Everyone deserves to age with dignity and respect.
This program is funded via Erie County through opioid settlement funds.
These funds support programs that align with opioid settlement terms for prevention, treatment, recovery and supportive services.
