Erie County Probation

As school winds down, it's time to figure out what to do with the kids! Erie Co./WNY have a lot to offer, including free and low-cost family activities! Family time builds bonds and keeps young minds engaged. Some ideas:

www3.erie.gov/parks/parks-areas

explorebuffalo.org/walking-tours/kids-tours

buffalolib.libcal.com

visitbuffalo.com/explore-buffalo-family-fun

Did you know you can also text to our 9-1-1 Call Center? If you are in a situation where you can't make any noise, texting is now an option. Remember: Call if you can, text if you can't.

Learn more about 9-1-1 & Central Police Services at: erie.gov/cps.

SNAP benefits might be impacted by federal rules. Find out if you are impacted and what steps to take to maintain SNAP benefits at otda.ny.gov/abawd.

Your Future Starts with a Conversation.

This Wednesday, June 10th!

Explore career options, meet local employers, and learn about training programs that can help you build new skills and advance your career. From apprenticeships to certifications, valuable opportunities await.

Stop by, ask questions, and discover what's possible!

💜 988 vs. 911 💜

Both 988 and 911 are potentially life-saving numbers that connect people with critical support during times of crisis. Each plays an important role in emergency response, and knowing the difference can help you choose the right support when it matters most.

Crisis Services is proud to answer all local calls to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, providing compassionate, 24/7 support to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.

Thank you to 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for this helpful and informative graphic.

Early voting for the Tuesday, June 23, primary elections begins Saturday, June 13, at 38 locations across Erie County. For early voting, you may vote at any poll site regardless of your address. To learn if you have a primary where you live, to see a sample ballot or to obtain more information, please visit elections.erie.gov or call (716) 858-8891.

If you are eligible to vote in the Tuesday, June 23 primaries, you will receive a postcard confirming your Election Day poll site.

It also serves as a “FastVote” card to expedite the check-in process, but it is not required.

Questions? Elections.erie.gov / 716-858-8891.

The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program is a free resource and referral program to improve care coordination for infants, children and youth from birth to 21 years old who have a serious or chronic medical, physical, behavioral, emotional or developmental condition.

To apply or learn more, visit erie.gov/cyshcn, call (716) 858-1920 or email [email protected]. Anyone with questions about their child’s eligibility is encouraged to call. If you know someone who would benefit from this program, please share this information with them.

June is Pride Month! If you are looking for information and other resources, please visit:

www.pridecenterwny.org
www.211wny.org/search/?code=PN-8100.4500-400
www3.erie.gov/health/lgbtqia2s-healthcare-resources-erie-county

❤️ Each year, June 1-7 is recognized as National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting the critical value of knowing CPR and how to use an AED.

Did you know that since May of 2025, Erie County has been recognized as a HEARTSafe Community? This designation was earned by meeting 13 essential benchmarks, including a year-long effort to educate more than 147,000 people in hands-only CPR.

Learn more at: erie.gov/HEARTSafe.