St. Peter’s is dedicated to following the guidelines set in place for your safety. Masks and social distancing are required for all in-person worship services. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can ensure all protocals are followed.
RESOURCES FOR THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS
Mental Health
Crisis Services Hotline – (716) 834-3131
Erie County Department of Mental Health
http://www2.erie.gov/mentalhealth/index.php?q=covid-19-resources-0 The website has an extensive list of mental health resources.
Mental Health Advocates of WNY – https://mhawny.org/The website has a community resource guide to help individuals through these difficult times. Information & Referral Specialists are available Monday – Friday from 8:30 am. – 4:30 pm at (716) 886-1242. The office is currently closed but staff members are working remotely.
Recovery International – https://www2.erie.gov/snap/index.php?q=eligibility The website includes meeting opportunities by web, phone, Facebook, etc. Staff members are working remotely during the Covid-19 crisis.
Socialization
Telephone Assurance Program (TAP)
Catholic Charities: (716) 218-140
https://www.ccwny.org/telephone-assurance-program
The TAP program provides a daily phone call to seniors who live alone. The program matches the interests of the senior to those of the volunteer caller to facilitate conversation. Participants receive a brief call once a day at a designated time.
Food
The Erie County Department of Senior Services lists contact information for grocery delivery, Meals on Wheels, and food pantries on the nutrition section of their website: https://www2.erie.gov/seniorservices/
WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) Supplemental Nutrition Program
Catholic Charities: (716) 218-1484 www.ccwny.org/wic
Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) The Department of Social Services website has information about applying for SNAP: https://www2.erie.gov/snap/index.php?q=eligibility
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