Western New York Independent Living Center (WNYIL)

Disability Services in Buffalo, New York. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming.

Phone: (716) 836-0822

Address: 3108 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, 14214

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Douglas Usiak. Email: dusiak@wnyil.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/new-york).

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Frequently asked questions about Western New York Independent Living Center (WNYIL)

How do I contact Western New York Independent Living Center (WNYIL)?

You can call Western New York Independent Living Center (WNYIL) at (716) 836-0822 or visit 3108 Main Street in Buffalo, New York.

What services does Western New York Independent Living Center (WNYIL) offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming.

Are services at Western New York Independent Living Center (WNYIL) free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Western New York Independent Living Center (WNYIL) at (716) 836-0822 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Western New York Independent Living Center (WNYIL) offer services in other languages?

Call Western New York Independent Living Center (WNYIL) at (716) 836-0822 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.