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737 Delaware Avenue, Suite 101
Buffalo, NY 14209

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(716) 936-RIDE (7433)
Calls For Help Resolved

16535

Placements Found

1093

Transports Provided

1064

Groups Hosted

461

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Our Story

It Started With Michael Israel

Save the Michaels of the World, Inc. was established in June of 2011 as a small kitchen roundtable action group, to bring attention and awareness of the devastating effects of opioid medications after the death by suicide of 20 year old Michael David Israel.

Avi and Julie Israel decided they didn’t want to see other families suffer the loss of a loved one. The journey started with an interview with a Buffalo News reporter who told Michael’s story. That story got more attention from TV stations. Doctors, patients, parents and the population as a whole are not aware of the danger of opiate addiction. We wanted to find a way to address the overprescribing of pain medications such as hydrocodone and others.
 

 

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Employee of the Month!

Featured Employee: Jessica (Petty) Goff

Save the Michaels is thrilled to announce that Jessica (Petty) Goff has officially transitioned into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The Board of Directors and leadership team are confident in Jessica’s strategic vision for the future of the organization, her unwavering commitment to our mission, and her deep dedication to the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Jessica began her journey with Save the Michaels in 2019 as an administrative assistant and has since grown into multiple leadership roles across the organization. This progression has given her a comprehensive, ground-level understanding of our operations, culture, and impact — a perspective that uniquely positions her to lead Save the Michaels into its next chapter.

We are excited for the future of Save the Michaels under Jessica’s leadership and look forward to the continued growth, innovation, and community impact ahead.




 

Making a difference

Making a Difference!!

‘Narcan — it gives people a second chance’: New Narcan vending machine to save lives 

https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/northtowns/narcan-it-gives-people-a-second-chance-new-narcan-vending-machine-to-save-lives

There is a new way of fighting the drug overdose epidemic to save lives. A Narcan vending machine is now installed outside the Kenmore Fire Department.

Save the Michaels has partnered with NY Matters to provide a vending machine for harm reduction supplies.
Inside particpants will find test strips for both Xylanzine and Fentanyl and Naloxone.

This vending machine can be found at 16 Nash Road in Kenmore.

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Upcoming Events

Celebrate Women In Recovery BUFFALO

To ensure we can continue to provide sustainable services, Save the Michaels will be temporarily ADJUSTING the WOMEN’S GROUP schedule through the remainder of the year, effective immediately.
Beginning in September, Celebrate Women in Recovery will now only meet on the 2nd and 4th TUESDAYS of the month.