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What is Youth Link?

Youth Link at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo provides inclusive, youth-centered care for adolescents and young adults. We focus on sexual health, mental health and social support, serving youth who identify as LGBTQ+, are living with or at risk for HIV/STIs or are experiencing homelessness, substance use or mental health challenges.

Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, culturally responsive care in a welcoming environment. Through Youth Link, patients have access to medical, behavioral and social services that support healthy development and well-being.

Who we serve

Youth Link is ideal for young people ages 13–24 who need:

  • Sexual health care, including family planning and birth control

  • HIV/STI prevention, testing and treatment

  • Mental health services and support

  • Pregnancy testing and counseling

  • Specialty medical care

  • Risk reduction counseling and health education

  • Care coordination for housing, insurance or social services

  • Support with treatment adherence

The Care We Provide

  • HIV/STI prevention, testing and treatment
  • PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)
  • Pregnancy testing and counseling
  • Family planning and birth control
  • Sexual health education and risk reduction counseling

  • Counseling for behavioral, emotional and developmental concerns
  • Referrals to mental health providers
  • Housing and insurance assistance
  • Care coordination with community-based organizations

  • Access to providers experienced in adolescent medicine and LGBTQ+ care
  • Management of chronic conditions and medical complexities
  • Treatment adherence support

  • Be PrEPared: A specialized program offering PrEP and PEP services, sexual health education and risk reduction counseling.
  • H3: Leaving Our Legacy (L.O.L.): A peer mentorship group for teens and young adults, focused on LGBTQ+ youth of color and allies. L.O.L. connects youth to resources and provides education, guidance and advocacy opportunities.
  • H3: Harvest House: A community partner providing culturally sensitive support to strengthen economic, spiritual and social well-being.
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Why choose Youth Link at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo?

  • Licensed by the New York State Department of Health
  • Inclusive, youth-centered, culturally responsive care
  • Experienced, multidisciplinary care team
  • Coordination with specialty and hospital-based services
  • Strong community partnerships and social support programs
  • Commitment to evidence-based, confidential care

Meet Your Child’s Care Team

Providers

Youth Link’s team includes board-certified adolescent medicine physicians, nurse practitioners and medical providers trained in sexual health, HIV care and youth-focused medicine.

Support staff

Case managers, social workers, care coordinators and administrative staff provide guidance, referrals and support for medical and social needs.

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Where Your Child Can Receive Care

Niagara Street Pediatrics

1050 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
Phone: (716) 768-7600 – Youth Link Case Manager
Fax: (716) 768-7621
 

  • Nurse: (716) 768-7600 – Press “3”
  • Program Coordinator: (716) 768-7571
  • Care Linkage Specialist: (716) 768-7573
  • Be PrEPared Community Health Specialist: (716) 364-0508
    Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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Appointments

Youth Link sees most patients by appointment. Same-day visits may be available for urgent concerns. Call to schedule: (716) 768-7600.

  • Insurance card (or assistance with Medicaid/ADAP/PrEP-AP enrollment)
  • Photo ID
  • Medication list
  • Any prior medical or vaccination records

Call the nurse at least five days before medication runs out, press “3.”

Patients will be notified of abnormal results by phone or mail.

Allow 5–7 business days for completion. Provide fax or mailing information if needed.