Home  /  Departments /  Youth and Recreation  /  Counseling and Other Programs

Town Departments banner graphic

Programs /  Counseling and Other Programs

Amherst Family Assessment & Support Team

The Family Assessment and Support Team (FAST) offers a variety of services to youth and families residing in the Amherst Central School District. FAST services include, but are not limited to, family counseling, mental health counseling, afterschool activities, treatment for eating disorders and Gambling addiction, forming a block club and finding an apartment or securing a home. Interested families living in the Amherst Central School District should contact their school social worker, or Kathy Mobarak-Miller at (716) 631-7132 ext. 7523.

Erie County Council on the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services

Coordinates SafeHomes and parent education programs for this substance abuse prevention and referral agency.

For more information about this program, please call (716) 839-1157.

School Intervention Service & Family Treatment Program

The School Intervention Service (SIS) is an integrated service for in-school youth who are experiencing school difficulties, youth who are in family crises, and youth people who have left school before graduating. The Family Treatment Program of Amherst is designed to help families meet the challenges of modern life.

Please call the Catholic Charities Amherst Office at (716) 839-4066 to learn more about this service.

Speaker's Bureau

The Amherst Youth Board Speaker's Bureau is one way of keeping the community informed. Our presentations cover a wide variety of topics and there is no charge for most.

Sweet Home Family Support Center

The Sweet Home Family Support Center serves any individual or family in the Sweet Home Central School District. It is meant to be a "lifeline", reaching out to strengthen and support families. Students and families living in the Sweet Home Central School District can receive coordinated human services through this program.

The Family Support Center is a link to community-based human services in a convenient school setting with flexible hours.

For more information, call Anne Nowak, Coordinator of the Family Support Center, at (716) 250-1229.

Youth and Recreation

1615 Amherst Manor Dr
Williamsville, NY  14221
(716) 631-7132
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
10:00 AM - 2:00PM (Sat)


Youth and Recreation

Pouli, Mary-Diana
    Executive Director
    716-631-7132 ext. 7532

Guzdek, Eric
    Deputy Director Recreation
    716-631-7132 ext. 7512

Barth, Dave
    Senior Maintenance
    716-631-7132

Burns, Jared
    Program Leader
    716-631-7132 ext. 7713

Bush, Brian
    Supervising Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC
    716-631-7132

Cicero, Donna
    Clerk - PT
    716-631-7132 ext. 7514

Erwin, Robin
    Principal Clerk Typist
    716-631-7217

Fischer, Patrice
    Principal Clerk Typist
    716-631-7132 ext. 7520

Graczyk, Elizabeth
    Resource Coordinator
    716-631-7132 ext. 7550

Groff, Linda
    Recreation Attendant
    716-631-7132 ext. 7529

Holmes, Michele
    Program Leader
    716-631-7208

Ignaszak, Brian
    Program Leader
    716-631-7132 ext. 7519

Kiefer-Warren, Joann
    Program Leader
    716-631-7132 ext. 7516

Laudico, Alan
    Program Leader
    716-633-8117

Lefebvre, Heidi
    Project Coordinator
    716-631-7132 ext. 7514

Lorenzo, Angelo
    Program Leader
    716-631-7132 ext. 7517

Madden, Riley
    Recreation Attendant
    716-631-7132

McCarthy, Roseanne
    Public Relations Coordinator
    716-631-7132 ext. 7521

Miles, Jim
    Laborer Crew Chief
    716-631-7132

Miller, Kathy
    Asset Development Specialist
    716-631-7132 ext. 7523

Mohney, Sue
    Program Leader
    716-631-7299

Pieber, Frank
    Laborer Crew Chief
    716-631-7132

Pierce, Margaret
    Clerk
    716-631-7132

Reed, Jennifer
    Program Leader
    716-689-1404

Reilley, Jenna
    Program Leader
    716-631-7132 ext. 7716

Rohrer, Anne
    Clerk
    716-631-7132 ext. 7518

Sember, Andrew
    Recreation Attendant
    716-631-7132

Sosnowski, Naomi
    Program Supervisor
    716-631-7132 ext. 7522

Stravalaci, Antonella
    Director of Volunteers
    716-631-7210

Vega, Tony
    Working Crew Chief
    716-631-7132

Waltz, Bradley
    Recreation Supervisor
    716-631-7132 ext. 7528

Wendling, Jim
    Maintenance Worker
    716-689-1418

Whitehead, James
    Laborer Crew Chief
    716-631-7132

Zapfel, Janice
    Deputy Director Youth
    716-631-7132 ext. 7511



There are currently no active announcements posted by the Youth and Recreation

About Amherst

The Town of Amherst was established in 1818 and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018. The town has a geographical area of 53.6 square miles and a population of greater than 122,000.

Disclaimer, Copyright and Maintenance
How to use our site

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Town of Amherst ADA Coordinators are Robert McCarthy (Director of Human Resources) and Mark Berke (Commissioner of Buildings).

Click for more information about ADA.

Website Contact

The Town of Amherst takes great pride in providing useful, timely and accurate information through its official website. We encourage public participation in our website and ask that you provide your feedback to help us make our site even better. Contact the website administrator at toawebsite@amherst.ny.us.

Get in Touch

  • General Information:
    (716) 631-7000
  • Email:
    toainfo@amherst.ny.us
  • Address:
    Municipal Building (Town Hall)
  • 5583 Main Street
  • Williamsville, NY 14221


Try our Accessibility Menu, located in the top corner, to customize your browsing experience, including options for text size, contrast, and navigation assistance.

Copyright © 2024 Town of Amherst, New York, USA. All Rights Reserved.