Thursday, January 18, 2024
Buffalo, N.Y. (January 18, 2024) — Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Buffalo Bills celebrated Mental Health Advocates of WNY, as the Highmark Community Hero during Monday’s playoff game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mental Health Advocates of WNY has been serving the mental health needs of our community for more than 60 years, providing essential non-clinical services that address the needs of individuals and families impacted by mental illness.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mental Health Advocates of WNY, as long-time partners, recently developed #weareHOPE, a collaborative effort to address the mental health needs of the community following multiple traumatic events in Buffalo over the last several years.
As part of the initiative, the coalition of partners created a mental health resource guide for the community, which is available at mhawny.org.
In addition to being recognized during the game, the health plan also awarded a $2,500 donation to the organization to support its efforts to promote mental health and wellness in homes, school, and workplaces across Western New York through education, prevention, early intervention programs and supportive services.
About Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York is a trade name of Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Since 1936, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York has helped millions of people lead healthier lives. Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a full range of insured, self-insured, and government programs and services covering businesses, families, and individuals, as well as dental and vision plans and stop-loss coverage. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield employs more than 1,500 people and serves as a key economic driver in the region. As a community-based, not-for-profit health plan, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield contributes significantly to organizations that strengthen and enrich the health of the community. For up-to-date news, facts, and information about the company, leadership, and industry, please visit bcbswny.com or follow us on Twitter.
For more information, contact
Amber M. Hartmann
716-208-9534
Amber.Hartmann@highmarkhealth.org
