Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center — Local services in Town of Amherst

I’m speaking as a former student. I attended CPC in 2019-2021. I would highly recommend them. I struggled horribly with anxiety so bad I couldn’t go to normal school as well as depression. CPC really helped me and put me in the right direction. Days are very structured which is a really good thing because at least to me it mentally helps when your day has routine. The teachers are all amazing. Especially Mr. Zielinski and his teachers aid Ms. Mariam are so sweet. The teachers are incredibly understanding and accommodating. The only thing I would say is that the one therapist Miss. Laurel sucks but the other ones are good. I definitely think going here helped me get to where I needed to be and I would recommend it. Since there’s not a lot of students everyone really gets along...

CPC changed my life.

I was provided with so much support and help during some of the most difficult times of my life. I was in the less risky unit, i forgot the name but it was very nice and they had an amazing rule system set up with rewards at the end of the week/month.

There were so many activities and also school days there which helped the time go by. Meals were phenomenal and the employees made sure everybody had the proper supplements.

Showers were everyday which was very hygienic and appropriate. We had the gym, crafts, groups, downtime, visits, facetimes with family, movie and show time, weight room, auditorium and singing group.

Truly a life...

From my experiences they seem to try to make you worse. They seem very hypocritical and want you to be the perfect little child, but get angry when you mess up. It seems like the perfect kids to them are naive, not intelligent, and always willing to provide their subservience. I just think if you want your child or children to get better don't take them there. There is a bit of peer and adult pressure. There are more adults pressuring you to do...