OLV Human Services

There's a new Memorial Garden on our Martin Road campus to remember co-workers, individuals and families gone too soon. During its dedication, stones in memory of each staffer were placed in the garden. The dedication also featured a poem read by students, a blessing by Father David and a song. We hope that his space can be used to feel close to a loved one and cherish their memory.

We know how passionately WNY supports its sports teams… Let’s use that same enthusiasm to support our local nonprofits this #Give716 day! Please consider giving to OLV Charities to help us continue Father Baker’s legacy of caring on 7/15 and 7/16.

Our brand new Evaluation and Treatment Center is already making a difference in Western New York. Learn more about it in this The Buffalo News piece.

After two years, our Evaluation and Treatment Center has finally come to fruition! This week held a ribbon cutting ceremony with some of the many people who made this project possible. The center will provide evaluations for children suspected of having a developmental disability, including autism spectrum disorder, as well as treatment for managing the diagnosis.   The opening comes as families across Western New York wait up to two years for evaluations and a definitive diagnosis. In the true spirit of our Father Nelson Baker, we are committed to providing another option to help reduce these wait times and allow children to get the help they need as soon as possible.

Our CEO Cindy Lee discusses the new Evaluation and Treatment Center and its importance in the community this Autism Awareness Month on WIVB/WNLO-TV (Nexstar Media Group).

Thanks to Wben-Am News Talk 930 for this first look at our new Evaluation and Treatment Center!

Our Intensive Treatment Program is looking for special education teachers! If you or someone you know is interested, head to www.olvcareers.org

Happy International Women's Day to all of the women who give their all to OLVHS, including our CEO Cindy Lee, who was named to Buffalo Business First's Power 250 Rankings today!

We're hosting an open interview event for our ITP school two weeks from today!

A call has been made in NYS for youth in detention centers to receive the same education as their peers in district settings. Rachael Refermat – OLV Human Services’ Principal at the Erie County Youth Services Detention Center – offered comment as to the challenges faced by incarcerated youth.