Resources
Rochester Resources
Explore a list of community resources to use in an emergency, or to enhance your wellness around the Rochester, New York area.
Emergency Resources.
When you need urgent support that can’t wait for your scheduled therapy appointment, the below resources are available to help. When all else fails, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Affinity Place Respite Services: 585-563-7083
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Finger Lakes Region Lifeline: 211
Monroe County Mobile Crisis Team: 585-275-5151
Rochester Regional Behavioral Health Access & Crisis Center: 585-368-3950
Emotional Support.
Emotional support comes in many forms and is an important part of healing. Below are support groups and other opportunities for emotional support around Rochester:
Affinity Place Warm Line: 585-563-7470
Creative Wellness Coalition Support Groups: 585-325-3145 x144
Mental Health Association’s Family Support Service: 585-325-3145 x117
Mental Health Association’s Peer Support Service: 585-325-3145
Mental Health Association’s Support Group Directory
Quiet Mind Therapy Services Group Therapy: 585-207-0432
Rochester Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 585-232-6720
Rochester Narcotics Anonymous (NA): 585-235-7889
Self-Help Drop-In Center and Warmline: 585-454-3530
Get Outside.
Evidence shows that being in nature helps to improve our mental health.
Get Creative.
Creativity helps improve problem-solving skills, see things differently, and cope with uncertainty.
Volunteer.
Giving back can be a powerful way to increase self-efficacy and self-confidence, especially when we’re struggling mentally.
City of Rochester Volunteering
Lots of Food (also a great resource if you are in need of food)
Maple Farm Sanctuary (rescued animals)
Get Active.
Movement helps support our bodies and minds. Not only can it improve our mood, it also offers opportunities to meet people who share common interests.
*Find more resources in the Movement section of our Coping Tools library.
Places & Events.
Connecting with others can reduce feelings of loneliness, sharpen cognitive skills, and improve our well-being.
Beyond the Nest (Rochester Event list)
Hidden Valley Animal Adventures
Montezuma National Wildlife Reserve
Learn.
Learning something new can engage our creative energies and shift our thinking. It also gives us new coping strategies to add to our toolbox when times are difficult.