Resources - Mental Health
The Mental Health Association provides support and advocacy for families who have children and teens with emotional or behavioral challenges. Free transportation and free respite care for children during support group meetings are also offered. Other services include advocates assisting with school issues including Committee on Special Education (CSE meetings), barriers to services, and advocacy with individual service providers, referral to a wide range of services, information about new services, changes to education law, and budget changes which might affect the family , coping strategies which can help parents and families to handle stress in the home more effectively, and parenting classes using promising practice models.
In addition to services for families, the Mental Health Association offers teen support group run by their peers. No prior diagnosis of a mental health condition is needed to participate in the teen support group. Family Support Services may be reached at: 585-325-3145, ext. 131 or check out their website for more information.
Address: 320 N. Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 325-3145
Fax: (585) 325-3188
Websites: www.mharochester.org
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We are guided by a deeply held belief that healthy children and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of a thriving community. For over 180 years, Hillside has put this belief into practice by partnering with people in communities across New York and Maryland to help them address and overcome life’s complex challenges.
Hillside is committed to delivering the right care, in the right setting, to ensure success — whether in residential treatment, schools, homes or the workplace, Every year more than 13,000 youth, adults and families benefit from over 100 coordinated programs that provide comprehensive, cradle- to-career services in areas including child welfare, mental health, youth development, family development, juvenile justice, special education, developmental disabilities and safety net services. Hillside has been and will continue to be a partner and resource to the families and communities we serve, each and every day.