We recognize how the Blizzard of ’22 has impacted our region in devastating and historical ways. The dig-out has only just started and will continue to impact people in our community for the time ahead. Please know that C&FS EAP is here for you and your household members as a support outlet.  Please forward this message to employees and members, as it includes information about scheduling assistance.

First, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our members who have been stranded at work since the start of the blizzard. In the spirit of gratitude, we would also like to thank all the first responders in our community who continue to work on the roads and in this weather to help people. On behalf of C&FS EAP, we thank all the emergency personnel, including police, fire, medical, residential, transportation, and others operating 24/7 services.

The C&FS EAP team is here to provide support in any way necessary. We recognize the various threats to safety and struggles this blizzard has brought to our community. If you need to talk to an EAP counselor this week, you can make an urgent virtual appointment by clicking the link below. In-person appointments will be limited this week; however, counselors will be available to assist virtually with immediate mental health first aide, emotional support, and problem-solving.  Please share the link below with all staff. As a reminder, C&FS EAP is available 24/7 with immediate telephonic support.  If you are struggling and could use support, please call the main line at 716-681-4300. 

Click here to schedule a virtual appointment with an EAP counselor this week.

If you are in a place where you can safely check on your neighbors, please do so. Check on the most vulnerable in your neighborhood. If you need assistance with basic needs or looking to volunteer, Buffalo Mutual Aid Network is a community-based organization available to coordinate and assist with basic needs. They are currently prioritizing need requests and seeking volunteers. Find more information here: Buffalo Mutual Aid Website.

Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones while managing the impact of this historic storm.

C&FS EAP Team