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Beacon Center - Amherst Outpatient Facility

Beacon Center - Amherst Outpatient Facility

3354 Sheridan Drive Amherst, NY 14226 www.beaconcenter.net
Main Phone
716-831-1937

Primary Services
Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling, Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, Comprehensive Outpatient Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, Comprehensive Outpatient Drug Use Disorder Treatment, Court Ordered DUI Evaluations, Drug Use Disorder Counseling, Drug Use Disorder Support Groups, Drug/Alcohol Testing, Family Counseling, General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Individual Counseling, Medication Assisted Maintenance Treatment for Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Related Support Groups, Psychiatric Disorder Counseling, Psychiatric Medication Services

Description
Provides substance use disorder and mental health treatment. Services include substance use disorder evaluation, treatment including individual and group therapy, medication assisted treatment (MAT) including Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Vivitrol, and Naltrexone, drug and alcohol testing, mental health counseling and medication management, family counseling, adolescent counseling, peer support, and impaired driver evaluation.

Certified by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS). All services are strictly confidential.

The Amherst facility is in the Sheridan Center Plaza at the corner of Sheridan Drive and Sweet Home Road. It is located next to Allstate. All offices are open, but both in-person and telehealth services are available.


Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 10am-7pm. Please call to verify hours.

Eligibility
Adolescents and adults with substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Service Area: Erie & Niagara Counties, as well as surrounding areas.

Intake Process
Evaluations can take place by walk-in/same day access or by calling 716-831-1937 to set up an appointment. Photo ID and insurance card required (unless uninsured).

Program Fees
Most health insurances accepted, including Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care; copays or deductibles are due at time of service. Sliding scale and payment plans available for uninsured individuals.

Languages
Interpreter services available.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Jul 09, 2021

Contacts
Cortney Wiedemann (Primary)
Referral Coordinator
cwiedemann@beaconcenter.net
716-831-1937 x102
Jessica Goodberry
Executive Coordinator
jgood@beaconcenter.net
716-831-1937 x223