-5543250.jpg)
716-858-1611
Fax
716-858-7680
Primary Services
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Inmate Support Services
Description
The New Dawn Initiative, sustained through Peaceprints of WNY’s Project Blue program, provides reentry-focused support for high-risk incarcerated individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. Participants work weekly with a case manager to assist in the development of individualized case plans and can engage in services offered directly through Peaceprints and community partners or through linkages to community-based organizations.
Available supports may include housing assistance, education and employment services, mental health and substance use treatment, public benefits assistance, and other reentry-related services. Case management services continue for up to one year following release.
Available supports may include housing assistance, education and employment services, mental health and substance use treatment, public benefits assistance, and other reentry-related services. Case management services continue for up to one year following release.
Hours
Call for information.
Eligibility
High-risk incarcerated adult males and females with co-occurring mental illness and substance addiction.
Service Area: Erie County.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
All incoming detainees are screened for program eligibility. Interested incarcerated individuals can also submit an in-house request to the program director.
Program Fees
None.
Languages
Language Line available.
Date of Official Change
May 22, 2026
