South Buffalo Counseling Center – OCCBHC

South Buffalo Counseling Center – OCCBHC is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Buffalo, New York, located at 2412 Seneca Street. The OCCBHC program is operated by South Buffalo Counseling Center.

Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

South Buffalo Counseling Center – OCCBHC accepts government funding for substance use treatment, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders and clients who have experienced trauma. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.

Support services include discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, housing services, and assistance with obtaining social services.