Endeavor Health Services

About Endeavor Health Services

Endeavor Health Services provides holistic, innovative, and evidence based treatment for those struggling with emotional concerns, life struggles, mental health issues, and addiction. We also offer a wealth of educational and support services in our community. We know that people struggling with mental illness can, and do, recover when provided with the right treatment and support. Endeavor is a public service, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive system of accessible and effective services dedicated towards improving the emotional wellness and behavioral health of residents of Western New York. Following incorporation on December 23, 1972 as Mid-Erie Mental Health Services, Inc., a community Board of Directors was selected and convened. In April of 1973, the first Executive Director, Dr. Albert Zavala and twelve staff began the initial service delivery. Endeavor has since been served by the following Executive Directors: Dr. George Dietz (1977-1986), Michael Venezia (1986-1999), Sarlyn Tate (1999 to 2006), Elizabeth Mauro (2006 to present).