BestSelf Behavioral Health

BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc. was created when Child and Adolescent Treatment Services and Lake Shore Behavioral Health merged in June, 2017. BestSelf is the largest community-based behavioral health organization serving children and adults of all ages in WNY. We provide residents with easy access to a full continuum of person-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment and recovery services. BestSelf focuses on delivering high quality, effective, accessible, and culturally-sensitive services by employing a cadre of fully bilingual, bicultural staff. The agency delivers a full range of services to a diverse, multicultural consumer population. BestSelf offers a comprehensive array of treatment and rehabilitation services to promote self-sufficiency, wellness and recovery, and an enhanced quality of life for children and adults with mental health and substance use disorders. QUICK FACTS - Created in June 2017 when Child & Adolescent Treatment Services and Lake Shore Behavioral Health merged - Annual Budget: $74 million - Clients Served (2018): 32,000+ children & adults - Employees: 1,000+ - Total Outpatient Clinics: 13 - Total Locations: 70+ WHAT WE DO - Serving Children, Adolescents & Adults - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Clinics - Medication Assisted Treatment (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Methadone) - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) - Community & Mobile Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Services - Building Brighter Futures - school-based programs - Homeless Outreach & Supportive Housing Services - Health Home Services for Medicaid Recipients - Children & Adults - Vocational Services & Supported Employment - Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf for victims of child sexual and physical abuse - Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for Pregnant & Parenting Women - Recovery Community - free supports for people with addictions, people in recovery, and their families