Patrick P. Lee Foundation

10/01/2026

The Crisis to Care Collaborative has released its Progress Report, highlighting the work underway to strengthen Erie County’s behavioral health crisis response system.

Since its launch, the Collaborative has brought together leaders and partners from across behavioral health, law enforcement, government, healthcare, and the community to identify opportunities for a more coordinated and effective response to people experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

The Progress Report shares what we’ve learned, the progress made across the Collaborative’s work, and the opportunities ahead as partners continue working toward a system that better connects people to the right care and support.

We’re grateful to the many partners who have contributed their time, expertise, and perspectives to this work.

Read the full Progress Report to learn more: crisistocare.org

09/29/2026

We're grateful to Erie County for its partnership and support of the Crisis to Care Collaborative, and to every stakeholder helping build a better response system for people in crisis. We're proud to be part of this work together.

When someone experiences a mental health or substance-use crisis, they deserve the right response, the right care and the right place to receive it.

I’m proud to be part of the Crisis to Care Collaborative’s work, alongside the Patrick P. Lee Foundation, to transform Erie County’s response system—connecting people with the support they need while reducing unnecessary trips to emergency rooms or jail.

Thank you to Michael Wooten WKBW and 7 News WKBW for highlighting this important work! https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/erie-county-working-to-transform-how-mental-health-emergencies-are-handled

09/18/2026

We’re proud to support the work of the WNY Law Enforcement Helpline and its commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers and their families. Read the full article below.

September is Su***de Prevention Month, which has local advocates speaking out on the need for increased mental health resources for the first responder community.

Read more at the link below.

09/17/2026

Last night, members of the Patrick P. Lee Foundation team attended Recovery Options Made Easys' Peer Impact Celebration, recognizing the impact of peer support and lived experience in our communities.

We were glad to celebrate Sara I. Taylor, President & CEO of Positive Steps, as one of this year’s awardees. Peers bring invaluable lived experience, connection, and understanding to individuals navigating mental health and recovery. Congratulations to Sara and all of those recognized, and thank you to ROME for a wonderful evening!

09/11/2026

09/04/2026

A behind-the-scenes look at something we’re excited to share soon!

Over the past several weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to sit down with partners from across our community as part of a Crisis to Care Collaborative video project.

The filming process has allowed us to learn even more about the work happening in Erie County to improve our mental health crisis response system.

We’re grateful to everyone who has shared their time, expertise, and perspective with us. Stay tuned for a closer look at what we’ve been working on!

08/19/2026

We are proud to support Think Bigger Do Good and its work to advance thoughtful, evidence-based approaches to behavioral health policy and practice. Explore the growing collection of research and resources below.

08/11/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Jane Mogavero, on being named to Buffalo Business First Power 200 Women! This honor reflects her leadership at the Patrick P. Lee Foundation and her ongoing commitment to our community. We're also proud to celebrate the full list of honorees, 200 remarkable women making an impact across Western New York.

08/04/2026

Since 2019, we've been proud to partner with Think Bigger Do Good.

We're grateful to the authors who share their expertise to deliver actionable solutions that drive real systems change. Their work continues to inspire the impact we strive for every day.