Family Support
Mental Health Association’s Family Support Service
320 N. Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14607
Contact: Wendy DeRouen, Program Manager
(585) 325-3145 x152
or contact us online
The Mental Health Association provides support to families of children with emotional or behavioral health challenges
A Family Peer Advocate is a caregiver who has experienced what you’re going through
We offer:
- Support by phone, in person, in groups or individually
- Assistance with school issues—education advocacy
- Teen support
- Assistance in identifying and developing natural supports
- Caregiver discussion, education and skill-building groups
Virtual Workshops:
June 2020
Parents of Teens (POTs) Support GroupMondays, June 1, 15, and 29 – from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm If you’re raising a teenager with behavioral and/or emotional challenges, this might be the group for you. Parents of Teens is an opportunity to meet, talk, listen, and learn about the ups and downs that happen while raising a teenager. It’s a great place to get support from people who understand. Please join our meetings from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Call Wendy DeRouen at 585-576-0134 for access. |
PEACE (Teen Support) GroupMondays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29 – from 4:15 pm – 5 pm – for ages 16 and younger Wednesday June 10, 17, and 24 – from 4:15 pm – 5 pm – for ages 17 and up We encourage open and honest sharing of thoughts, emotions, and dreams among peers. To ensure a caring and safe environment, we provide a facilitator for every PEACE group. This facilitator is not a therapist and does not offer therapeutic advice. Please join our meetings from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Call Wendy DeRouen at 585-576-0134 for access. |
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