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Rochester, New York is a vibrant city of over 200,000 people on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. Originally a boomtown because of the many flour mills that sprang up in the city, today, Rochester is more widely known for academic pursuits. Both the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester have received national an international acclaim. In years past, Forbes ranked Rochester as the third best city to raise a family, while Kiplinger's ranked it number five. There are plenty of activities for families, including the Strasenburgh Planetarium, the Lilac Festival, and Party in the Park, which has concerts each week all summer long. For the active ones in the family, consider a visit to one of the city's 66 baseball fields, 43 basketball courts, 19 swimming pools, or 13 recreation centers.¹ No matter what your liking, Rochester has it all!

Mental Health in Rochester

The Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley is dedicated to supporting the social and emotional needs of Rochester's LGBT community. Their youth programs provide support services, mentorship, and advocacy for young people who may face discrimination, bullying, and other negative behaviors due to their sexuality. The organization's outreach programs seek to promote positive interactions with the LGBT community while reducing stigmas and stereotypes. The Gay Alliance also promotes SafeZone programming at local schools and businesses to ensure LGBT individuals have an inclusive environment in which to learn and work. To learn more about these services, call 585-244-8640.²

County-based mental health services are available to citizens of Rochester through the Monroe County Office of Mental Health. This agency coordinates and funds services to address the needs of the mentally ill, individuals with disabilities, and those who struggle with substance abuse or addiction. Providing assistance to individuals in a mental health emergency is a primary focus of the agency as well. Their mental health lifeline offers a link to supportive services in times of crisis. That number can be reached at 585-275-5151.³

Mary's Place Outreach is dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants make the transition to American life as smooth as possible. The organization offers many free programs, including food and clothing, English tutoring, and educational support for children. Assistance finding adequate housing and obtaining Green Cards is also available. For those who have escaped violence or persecution in their home country, one-on-one social work services are offered to ensure the social, emotional, and health-related programs they need to flourish are provided. By offering these transitional services, Mary's Place ensures that refugees coming to Rochester will have the supports they need to integrate successfully into society. More information is available by calling 585-270-8626.⁴

Current Initiatives

Reaching out to Rochester's homeless population is one of the principal projects of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Parishioners undertake outreach efforts on a regular basis to ensure individuals and families that do not have a home have access to food, hygiene products, and medical attention. Outreach workers also connect individuals to temporary shelters so they can rest in a safe, warm location. Social workers are on hand to address any mental health concerns that people may have as well. To join in St. Joseph's efforts to lift up and care for Rochester's homeless, call 585-586-8089.⁵

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References

1. City of Rochester. (2017). Rochester Recreation Centers. Retrieved from http://www.cityofrochester.gov/recreationcenters/
2. The Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley. (2016). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.gayalliance.org/programs.html
3. Monroe County. (2017). Office of Mental Health. Retrieved from http://www2.monroecounty.gov/mh-index.php
4. Mary's Place Outreach. (2016). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.marysplaceoutreach.org/mpo/
5. St. Joseph's Catholic Church. (2017). Homeless Outreach. Retrieved from http://sjcpenfield.com/homeless-outreach

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.