A private non-profit with a simple belief.

What we do

Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. provides residential and rehabilitative services to people in our community experiencing mental illness. Our housing continuum extends from community residences with 24-hour staff to supported apartments, single-room-occupancy homes, affordable housing, an adult home, care management, employment services, and a volunteer friendship program.

We are committed to supporting people through times of need, empowering them to remain safely housed, live in stable environments, and avoid hospitalization whenever possible.

Who we serve

• Individuals who need assistance with housing and mental health
• Family members concerned about a relative
• Professionals referring their participant
• People in need of affordable living

Counties we serve

STEL serves Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Southern Erie counties, with residences and offices in Dunkirk, Fredonia, Gowanda, Jamestown, Olean, South Dayton, and Wellsville.

Housing development & consulting

STEL was the first non-profit organization to use Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to finance construction of licensed New York State Office of Mental Health housing, with more than 25 years of experience developing and managing housing for persons with mental illness.

We partner with other non-profits to develop affordable housing for people with special needs — from identifying financing and producing applications through construction management, initial occupancy, and compliance monitoring. To discuss a project, contact the Executive Director's office at (716) 366-3200.