Horizon at The Buffalo Pride Parade
On June 7th, 2026, Horizon participated in the Buffalo Pride Parade to show our support for our LGBTQIA+ team members, patients, and community members.
As we celebrate the community’s achievements, it’s also important to recognize the mental health and substance use challenges many in the LGBTQIA+ community face, often as a result of discrimination. Horizon is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive care for all in Western New York.
Horizon’s Stronger Together Commitments
Looking for Quick Access to Opioid Use Treatment?
Horizon’s MAT Connect Program links individuals looking for Opioid Use Disorder treatment to quick access to evidence-based services. Offered at four Horizon locations throughout Western New York, MAT Connect is here to help you or a loved one in making positive change.
“The MAT Connect Program has turned my life around, starting from the first phone call. The program was able to use prescribed medication to be able to control withdrawal symptoms and manage urges and cravings. It also connected me with the support and tools needed to battle my substance use.”
– Horizon MAT Connect Program Patient
To enroll in the MAT Connect Program, call our Patient Engagement Center at 716.831.1800 to schedule the initial appointments.
Check Out “The Buffalo Brief: Pot Talk” Featuring Horizon Team Members!
Horizon’s SBIRT Project Director, Erin Parr, and Parent & Family Support Coordinator, Colleen Babcock, recently joined WIVB News 4’s “The Buffalo Brief” podcast to discuss mental health and substance use disorder prevalence in adolescents.
Check out the podcast below to learn more about how parents, guardians, and families can help their children if they suspect substance use concerns.
Horizon Collaborates with Px21
We’re proud to join Px21, the coordinating council of prevention service providers in Erie County, working to advance prevention and health promotion across our community. At Horizon, we’re committed to supporting individuals at every stage of their journey. Partnering with Px21 strengthens our ability to promote early intervention, reduce stigma, and expand access to resources that support long-term well-being.
Together, we share one goal: building a healthier community for all.
Learn More About Px21 Member Organizations
Horizon in the News
- Buffalo Brief: Pot Talk
- Dora Jones of Horizon Health juggles multiple leadership roles – Buffalo Business First
- Table of Experts: As demand increases, mental health services rise to the challenge – Buffalo Business First
Quick Fact of the Month
Did you know? Nearly 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 (21%) have been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition (2021). Among U.S. adolescents ages 12-17 (from 2021-2023):
- 20% reported symptoms of anxiety in the past two weeks
- 18% reported symptoms of depression in the past two weeks
If you’re looking for more stability and support in your child’s life, Horizon can help. Connect with our trained child and adolescent counselors today by calling 716.831.1800 or request an appointment here.