Mental Health Expo Happening Today in Downtown Buffalo

Maybe you can take a break from work today and head downtown for an important expo that is happening. In the wake of recent events, The Buffalo Police and City of Buffalo are teaming up to have an expo to bring awareness about all of the mental health resources that are available in the city and goes until 2 PM today in Lafayette Square.

Representatives from Buffalo Police Department Crisis Intervention team, as well as different mental health organizations will offer information sessions, on-site screenings, and therapy dogs.

Mayor Byron Brown says members of the police department have participated in training to better prepare themselves when encountered with mental health issues in the field. The next step is making sure people in the community know about and have access to the resources that are in the city", according to WGRZ.