Southern Tier Environments for Living
A safe place to live, and the support to live well.
STEL provides housing and rehabilitative support to people living with mental illness across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties — helping people lead satisfying and productive lives.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (716) 366-3200 — we'll point you in the right direction.
How can we help you today?
Whether you're here for yourself, a family member, or a client you're referring — start with what you need.
Supporting someone else? For families · For providers making a referral
Getting started is one phone call
No forms to figure out on your own — we'll walk through it together.
(716) 366‑3200Already know what you need? Download forms & applications and bring them along.
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Call us
Tell us a little about yourself, or the person you're calling for.
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Talk it through
A caseworker walks you through eligibility and which programs fit your situation.
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Move forward
We handle the referral together — toward housing, support, work, or friendship.
Housing for every stage of recovery
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Community Residences
24-hour on-site staff in warm group homes in Dunkirk, Gowanda, Jamestown, Olean and Wellsville. A place to build skills toward independence.
Supportive Housing
Live independently in your own apartment, with STEL covering a security deposit, rental support, and a counselor in your corner.
Affordable Apartments
Safe, quality, renovated apartments in Dunkirk, Olean and South Dayton for low-income individuals and families.
“Without the help of STEL, we could not have succeeded. My family and I are not just surviving — we are thriving.”S.C. · Affordable Housing resident, Dunkirk
Four hours a month. Two lives changed.
Compeer matches volunteers one-to-one with a neighbor working toward better mental health. No special skills required — just friendship, generously given.