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: $48 million
- Clients Served (2016): 20,000+ children, adolescents & adults
- Employees: 750+
- Total Outpatient Clinics: 13
- Total Locations: 60+
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 for victims of child sexual abuse and severe child physical abuse
- Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for Pregnant & Parenting Women
- Recovery Community - free supports for people with addictions, people in recovery, and their families