COMMUNITY.<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
When communities of color have access to healthcare and social service providers who see them, understand them, and meet them where they’re at, health and healing doesn’t feel like work: it feels like recognition.<\/strong><\/p>\n We’re proud to represent Buffalo’s East Side and to uplift the community we love.<\/p>\n That’s why we’re here to help you find healthcare providers and social services that you trust and connect with, who are grounded in community, care, and empowerment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> COMMUNITY.<\/p><\/h1><\/div> When communities of color have access to healthcare and social service providers who see them, understand them, and meet them where they’re at, health and healing doesn’t feel like work: it feels like recognition.<\/strong><\/p>\n We’re proud to represent Buffalo’s East Side and to uplift the community we love.<\/p>\n That’s why we’re here to help you find healthcare providers and social services that you trust and connect with, who are grounded in community, care, and empowerment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Predominately Black and Brown neighborhoods in Buffalo, like the East Side that CAS calls home, face a systemic lack of access to healthcare and social services with a real impact on our community’s health and wellness.<\/strong><\/p>\n CAS is here to change this story by making culturally rooted healthcare and social services<\/strong> accessible and by breaking down social and economic barriers to health.<\/strong><\/p>\n The support you need is always in reach: we partner with like-hearted organizations throughout Western New York<\/strong> to connect you to whatever medical and supportive services you need to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> ACCESS.<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> ACCESS.<\/p><\/h1><\/div> Predominately Black and Brown neighborhoods in Buffalo, like the East Side that CAS calls home, face a systemic lack of access to healthcare and social services with a real impact on our community’s health and wellness.<\/strong><\/p>\n CAS is here to change this story by making culturally rooted healthcare and social services<\/strong> accessible and by breaking down social and economic barriers to health.<\/strong><\/p>\n The support you need is always in reach: we partner with like-hearted organizations throughout Western New York<\/strong> to connect you to whatever medical and supportive services you need to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div> SERVICES.<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div> We understand the health issues that affect our community most, and know that health and wellness grow from the ground up.<\/strong><\/p>\n That’s why, whatever brings you in to CAS, we ask “how else can we help?”<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you could benefit from our Food Pantry, our annual Backpack Giveaway, our free HIV testing, our supportive counseling, our healthcare referrals, or all of the above: we’re here to support your whole self, family, and community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> SERVICES.<\/p><\/h1><\/div> We understand the health issues that affect our community most, and know that health and wellness grow from the ground up.<\/strong><\/p>\n That’s why, whatever brings you in to CAS, we ask “how else can we help?”<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you could benefit from our Food Pantry, our annual Backpack Giveaway, our free HIV testing, our supportive counseling, our healthcare referrals, or all of the above: we’re here to support your whole self, family, and community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> When you come to CAS for free HIV testing, treatment, prevention, or education<\/strong>, you can trust that you’re in good hands with people who get it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We’re here for YOU, and we never judge<\/strong>. Our dream is a future where Buffalo’s communities of color are no longer disproportionately affected by HIV.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> It’s hard to focus on your health and wellness when you’re worried about putting enough food on the table. We’re here to take worries off your plate<\/strong> and to help keep your plate filled<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Our food pantry is open to all CAS clients and residents of 14215.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Looking for a primary care provider or specialist<\/strong> who will hear you, see you, and understand your needs as a person of color?<\/p>\n We follow your lead to help you find providers who are conveniently located<\/strong>, and who you trust and feel aligned with<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> What can we do to help? One-on-one counseling can help you overcome challenges<\/strong> that are getting in the way of your personal and professional goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Our team can help you with resume writing and career preparation<\/strong>; help you find transportation and housing assistance<\/strong>; or just lend an ear and chat through your personal goals and challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> We believe that people who are incarcerated, and those who are re-entering the community, deserve health, dignity, and support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We help residents of the WENDE Hub of WNY care for their health while incarcerated<\/strong>, and connect those who are re-entering with the health and wellness services they need to get back on their feet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The help you need is never out of reach<\/strong>. We partner with like-hearted community organizations<\/strong> throughout Western New York so that we can connect you to the health and wellness services that you need, want, and deserve.<\/p>\nOUR SERVICES.<\/h1><\/div>
HIV TESTING<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
FOOD PANTRY<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
HEALTHCARE REFERRALS<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
CORRECTIONS & RE-ENTRY HEALTH<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
COMMUNITY RESOURCES<\/h2><\/div><\/div>