Marriage counseling that Heals in Rochester, NY. Restore Your Relationship.

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Rochester New York cannot only be marked as an industrial jungle, as its citizens have a catalogue of mini and large adventures at their fingertips. Bon Voyage Adventures offers a scenic water ride along the Erie Canal. Learn about Rochester's history while enjoying lunch abroad the Rose Lummis. For the more artistic tastes, the George Eastman House is a National Historic Landmark and is the former home of the founder of Kodak, George Eastman. The museum is internally known and features an assortment of the most outstanding display of both photography and cameras.¹ The Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride is an equally unique experience. The 1600 foot tunnel was created in the 1800s by blasting a piece of solid rock. Today, families can enjoy traveling through this manmade cave by foot and by underground boat. The Long Acre Farms offers another sort of entertainment. Families can work their way through a maze, play with goats, and even taste real farm life at the farm's own bakery and market.

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Rochester

Helping young fathers overcome barriers to supporting their children is the primary focus of the Fatherhood Connection. This program focuses in particular on the financial and emotional involvement that fathers need to have with their children. Most program participants are young, unemployed, or both. By learning how to support themselves through education, hard work, and job readiness, young fathers learn how to support their children and promote a healthy and happy life for their sons and daughters. This program is offered free of charge at several locations in the Rochester area. Call 585-284-2445 for further details.²

Individuals and couples who seek to improve their parenting skills can do so in one of the parenting education classes offered by the Urban League of Rochester. These classes focus on a variety of topics, including positive parenting strategies, age-appropriate expectations for children, and child development issues. These classes are held on a weekly basis and include both an educational component as well as time for parents to practice skills through role-play situations. Call 585-325-6530 extension 3090 to learn more.³

Various support services for Rochester's youth are available through the Community Place of Greater Rochester. This organization is committed to providing support and guidance for children as they navigate obstacles in school and life. From their foster grandparent program that pairs at-risk children with a caring, supportive older adult mentor, to disability services that help families meet the unique needs of their disabled child, to programs that facilitate personal and social development, the Community Place promotes the stability and resiliency of children and young adults. For additional information about these programs, please call 585-327-7200.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Monroe County Department of Human Services seeks to assist Rochester families in obtaining the support they require to have the highest quality of life possible. From emergency financial assistance to foster care programs to advocacy services for the city's elderly residents, the department offers something to meet the need of each member of the family. The agency's Office of Mental Health oversees various programs to help families overcome the impacts of alcohol and drug use, while the Child and Family Services Division works to protect children and older adults from abuse and neglect. To learn more about these programs, call the Department of Human Services at 585-753-6298.⁵

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References

1. George Eastman House. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.eastmanhouse.org/visit/todo/house.php
2. The Fatherhood Connection. (2017). Mission. Retrieved from http://thefatherhoodconnection.com/changing-lives-mission/
3. Urban League of Rochester. (2017). Family and Children Services. Retrieved from http://www.ulr.org/family-and-children-services
4. The Community Place of Greater Rochester. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.communityplace.org/programs/
5. Monroe County. (2017). Department of Human Services. Retrieved from http://www2.monroecounty.gov/hs-index.php

Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York. It has a land area of 35.78 square miles and a water area of 1.36 square miles.  The population of Rochester is 209,802 people with 85,741 households and a median annual income of $30,960. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Rochester, NY

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Committing to weekly sessions of therapy without insurance coverage or low cost options is very challenging for most people in Rochester. If this applies to you, please contact your counselor and ask about sliding scale options or inquire about insurance coverage. The good news is that there are options available to you to establish an effective relationship with a great therapist in Rochester. Your well being and health are important enough to make the best possible effort for. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Rochester public health department.