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Lighting the way for addiction recovery. We offer individualized outpatient care for substance use

12/23/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Update 🎄

As we approach the holidays, we want to make sure our community can plan ahead.

Tuesday 12/24 & Tuesday 12/31 (Half Days)
• Substance Use Clinics & Mental Health Treatment: Close at 1 PM
• Opioid Treatment Services: Close at 2 PM
Wednesday 12/25 & Wednesday 1/1
• All Beacon Center locations will be closed in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

If you need support, please plan appointments and medication pickups accordingly. We encourage everyone to take care of themselves and reach out ahead of time if you have questions.

Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and healthy holiday season 💜

12/21/2025

As we welcome the first day of winter, we’re reminded that this season is not just about slowing down, but about healing, reflection, and preparing for brighter days ahead.

At Beacon Center, recovery is a journey built one day at a time, and winter can be a powerful reminder that growth is still happening, even when it’s quiet.

Here’s to a season of hope, resilience, and continued progress. 💜

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12/19/2025

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating recovery or protecting your mental health.

Our counselors put together these Holiday Boundaries as gentle reminders that your well-being comes first. You don’t have to do everything, attend every event, or stay longer than you’re comfortable. It’s okay to step away, say no, and give yourself grace if things don’t go perfectly.

Boundaries aren’t about missing out; they’re about taking care of yourself. 💜
If this season feels heavy, you’re not alone. Support is always here when you need it.
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12/17/2025

The holidays don’t feel joyful for everyone and that reality matters.

According to a 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association, nearly 9 out of 10 adults feel stressed during the holiday season, with many experiencing higher stress than at any other time of year.

This stress can take a real toll, contributing to physical illness, anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.
Common pressures include time constraints, financial strain, gift giving, and family dynamics.

To make it even harder, the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that many individuals living with mental health conditions feel their symptoms worsen during the holidays.

At Beacon Center, we want you to know that if this season feels heavy, you’re not alone. Support, understanding, and compassion are always here. Recovery and healing don’t take a holiday and neither do we. 💜
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12/16/2025

The most meaningful gifts this season can’t be wrapped.

At Beacon Center, the holidays are about showing up with empathy, understanding, and a sense of connection for those navigating recovery.

When people are met with patience, compassion, and support, real healing becomes possible.

Thank you for being part of a community that believes in hope, grace, and meeting people exactly where they are. 💜
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12/11/2025

✨ 5 Tips for Holiday Bliss ✨

The holidays can feel busy, but a little intention goes a long way. Slow down, enjoy the simple moments, and make space for the people and traditions that bring you joy.
💜 Wishing you peace, warmth, and a season filled with small everyday bliss
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12/09/2025

This marks our second year receiving donations from Angel Stockings , a tradition that continues to bring warmth and hope to those we serve.

Each stocking reminds individuals in recovery that they matter, they are seen, they are heard, and they are never alone.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributes to this effort. Your generosity provides comfort, dignity, and love during the holiday season.
💜 Your compassion truly makes a difference.

Learn more about Angel Stockings at AngelStockings.com or https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EhWsLUGiy/
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12/07/2025

Did you know low Vitamin D levels can play a role in Seasonal Depression?
With shorter days and less sunlight during winter, many people experience a drop in energy, mood changes, and increased feelings of sadness. This is common — and treatable. ❄️💙

How Vitamin D Supports Mental Health:
☀️ Helps regulate mood and serotonin
🧠 Supports brain function + emotional balance
💪 Boosts energy levels and reduces fatigue

Ways to increase Vitamin D naturally:
• Get outside during daylight when possible
• Sit near a sunny window in the morning
• Eat foods like fortified dairy, eggs, salmon, and mushrooms
• Speak with a healthcare provider about supplements if needed

If winter feels heavier — you’re not alone. Reach out, talk to someone, and remember that support is always available. 💙
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12/05/2025

Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? You’re not alone.

Here are 3 quick ways to ease stress and protect your mental wellbeing:
1️⃣ Take a 5-minute reset — deep breaths, a short walk, or a quiet moment with a warm drink can help calm your body and mind.

2️⃣ Set realistic expectations — it doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s okay to slow down, say no, and prioritize what matters.

3️⃣ Stay connected — call a friend, attend a meeting, check in with someone you trust. You don’t have to navigate this season alone.

The holidays can bring joy — but also pressure, grief, and big emotions.
Be gentle with yourself. Take it day by day. 💙
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12/03/2025

Last week, our peer a we had the chance to connect with our community at The Salvation Army Thanksgiving Lunch and share support and resources with those who needed it most.

We’ll be back out again on December 6th at 10 AM at MLK Jr. Park, Collecting items for Center For Family Life and Recovery. We will be helping hand out hats, coats, and jackets to anyone in need.

Community shows up for community — and we’re grateful to be a part of it. 💙
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12/02/2025

Today on Giving Tuesday, even the smallest act of generosity can create a ripple of hope. 💙

When you donate to mental health services, you’re not just supporting programs, you’re supporting people. And giving doesn’t just help others… it benefits you, too.

Giving can boost your mood, reduce stress, strengthen connection, and remind you that you’re part of something bigger.

Your support helps ensure that individuals and families in Western and Central New York have access to care, compassion, and a path toward healing.

Together, we can continue building a community where mental health support is accessible, stigma is reduced, and recovery is possible. 💙
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3354 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY
14226

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Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm

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+17168311937

Website

http://www.beaconcenter.net/

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About Us

Beacon Center has established itself as a premier provider of outpatient alcoholism and substance-abuse treatment services since 1990 for both persons with substance use disorder and the significant others in their lives. We also operate a supportive living home, the Albert O. Nichols House, which is for men who have achieved significant periods of sobriety and are serious about furthering their recoveries. We are fully certified by New York State, and all of our services are strictly confidential. One of Western New York’s largest woman-owned businesses, Beacon Center’s philosophy is that substance use disorder is highly treatable and that all patients should be accorded dignity and respect with the goal of restoring their lives. For more information about our services, or to make an appointment for an evaluation, please call us at the number provided below.