BeeH.Y.V.E.
About BeeH.Y.V.E.
Built by the community. For the community.
Our Mission
BeeH.Y.V.E. Wellness Inc. is a community navigation nonprofit serving Buffalo, Erie County, Niagara County, and the broader Western New York region. Our mission is to connect individuals and families to free verified resources across mental health, substance use recovery, wellness, housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and community support โ regardless of income, background, insurance status, or circumstance.
Who We Serve
- Individuals in Recovery
- Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- East African Refugees and Immigrants
- Uninsured Residents
- Veterans and Seniors
- Anyone Who Needs Help
Our Story
BeeH.Y.V.E. was built from the ground up by community members with lived experience navigating the systems we now help others access. We are not a clinic. We are the bridge between need and help โ available 24 hours a day, at no cost, with no intake form and no judgment.
Our Leadership

Malene White, LMHC
Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Yassin Abdikadir
Vice President
Our Board & Team

James Brooks
Board Member

Joseph Smith
Board Member

Tasheena Gates
Board Member

Kai Tillmon
BeeH.Y.V.E. Ambassador

Tonya Renee Mandarino
Board Member
