Family Support
Mental Health Association’s Family Support Service
320 N. Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14607
Contact: Angie Coville, Intake Coordinator
(585) 325-3145 x117
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
Family Education Workshops
For more information about The following workshops and to register (required),
please call 585.325.3145 x122
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Thursdays, August 1, 8 & 15, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Whole-Brain Child
Strategies on how to raise happy, resilient children.
Powerful tools for helping children to develop the emotional intelligence
they need to be successful in the world.
For caregivers of school-age children.
You may attend any or all parts of this three-part series.
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Wednesday August 7, 2019 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Self-Defeating Behavior
Families under stress produce adolescents under stress.
Many such young people become at risk for a variety
of emotional and behavioral problems.
For caregivers of preteens and teens.
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Friday, August 9, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Guiding Behavior in Young Children
Why misbehavior occurs, ways to stop it, and how to create a plan for desired behavior.
For caregivers of preschool-age children.
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Monday August 12, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Winning at Parenting
One of the most frustrating aspects of being a caretaker is having to handle
an angry child, who simply refuses to do what you ask.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Active Parenting of Teens
Let’s discuss parenting styles and address drugs, sexuality, and violence.
For caregivers of preteens and teens.
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Monday, August 19, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend
Teaching friendship and social skills in the classroom, at home, and in the community.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
The Skill of Saying No
Some ideas for helping kids say no about various new situations
they’re likely to encounter in their teen years.
For caregivers of preteens and teens.
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Friday, August 23, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Last One Picked, First One Picked On
Some kids are often isolated and rejected by peers, lacking
social skills to make and keep friends.
Learn how to help kids develop these skills.
For caregivers of children of all ages.
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Monday, August 26, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
The Motivation Breakthrough
Six basic motivational styles for inspiring the most withdrawn and reluctant child.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Communication Is Crucial
Communication is a vital tool for building strong, parent-child relationships.
Learn a practical approach to productive interactions within families.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Family Education Workshops for September 2019
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Monday September 9, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Cyber Safety
Strategies to help you protect your children by
teaching them to be safe and make smart decisions.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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Wednesday September 11, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Social & Emotional Coaching
Do you want to learn how to use coaching to encourage
your child’s expression of feelings?
For caregivers of children ages 1-3.
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Thursdays, September 12 & 19, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Teenage Brain
Explore how the mind develops and learn to harness the power of your
relationship with your adolescent to move your teen toward well-being.
For caregivers of preteens and teens.
You may attend either or both sessions of this 2-part series.
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Fridays, September 13, 20 & 27, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Improving Parent-Child Relationships
Learn how to take calm action to accomplish the challenging job of raising children.
For parents of children ages 3 through the tween years.
You may attend any or all parts of this three-part series.
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Monday, September 16, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
The Single-Parent Family
In a two-parent family today, parenting can be pretty difficult.
In a single parent family, it can be more than twice as tough!
It’s a challenge, but it can be done!
For caregivers of children of all ages.
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Monday, September 23, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Middle Childhood
During middle childhood, children gain body awareness, learn large
amounts of information, and establish relationships with others
outside their families. Explore how children begin to manage their
own behavior in middle childhood and start to find their place in the world.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Praise & Encouragement
Learn the difference between praise and encouragement
and how to effectively give both to your child.
For caregivers of children ages 3-6.
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Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
When the Chips Are Down
Dealing with behavioral problems quickly and effectively and how
preventive action can anticipate many problems before they start.
For caregivers of school-age children.
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