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Child and Family Services Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Telehealth center · in Buffalo, NY · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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Direct line to Child and Family Services...: (716) 842-2750

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About Child and Family Services Buffalo

Child and Family Services in Buffalo provides residential and outpatient counseling for children, teens, adults, and families facing mental health challenges like depression, trauma, and domestic violence. Their community-focused programs offer personalized care across all ages in a safe and supportive environment.
Using a trauma-informed approach, the center offers one-on-one counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), art therapy, and therapeutic horseback riding. These methods help clients heal, manage emotions, and develop healthy coping skills for lasting well-being.
They also offer an Employee Assistance Program to help professionals cope with stress and burnout. Through mediation, conflict resolution, and other community services, the center fosters stronger individuals and healthier families.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Medications used
Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

330 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202

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Facility direct line

(716) 842-2750

Website

cfsbny.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Child and Family Services Buffalo accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Child and Family Services Buffalo accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NY Medicaid plan. Call (716) 842-2750 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Child and Family Services Buffalo offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does Child and Family Services Buffalo have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
What therapy methods does Child and Family Services Buffalo use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Child and Family Services Buffalo?
Call the facility directly at (716) 842-2750 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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