Life Skills
The Mental Health Association’s Life Skills services are a stepping-stone on your path to mental wellness.
If you’re ready to begin your journey to mental wellness, Life Skills may be the starting point for you.
- With Life Skills you can participate in workshops that assist and guide you as you work through your recovery. Call 585-325-3145 x215
- Life Skills can help connect you to resources in the community.
Give us a call at 585-325-3145!
Front Desk: x210
Hope Johnson, Program Coordinator: x113
At this time, MHA’s Life Skills Services will be offering virtual sessions only.
Learn about our Covid Support Group
Monday Workshops
Check in chat – virtual -9:30am – 10:00amDescription – check in to find out how everyone’s doing Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Peer Support-1:30pm-2:30pmDescription – Group discussion led by senior peers to provide support in any form of recovery Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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Self Care to Wellness – Monday through Wednesday – 1:45pm – 2:45pmDescription-Taking care of the whole person Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Open Forum – Mondays – 2:30pm-3:30pmDescription: Workshop where peers can discuss topics of choice Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Smoking Support- Mondays – 3:30-4:30PMDescription-Learn how to curve cravings, avoid pitfalls and gain support to eliminate the habit. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Tuesday Workshops
About Me – 9:30am – 10:30amDescription-learning who you are Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Women’s Group – 10:00am – 11:30pmDescription – Want to make new friends in a social circle, then this peer group is for you. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Boundaries – 10:45am – 11:45amDescription – setting boundaries for safety, health and mental support Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Goal Setting/Problem Solving – 12:00pm – 1:00pmDescription – setting goals for one’s self and solving the problems you may encounter on the road to recovery. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Communication Skills – 1:00-2:30Description– Strategies, techniques for positive, healthy communication with peers, loved ones. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Self Care to Wellness – Monday through Wednesday – 1:45pm – 2:45pmDescription-Taking care of the whole person Please join my meeting from your computer, You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3112 Access Code: 769-550-717 |
Wednesday Workshops
Movement with Music – Wednesdays & Fridays – 9:30-10:00 amDescription-For all ages, fun way to jump start your day with music and movement Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
About Me – 9:30am – 10:30amDescription-learning who you are Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 536-768-901 |
Procrastination – 10:30am – 11:30amDescription – Putting tasks off to the last minute, this workshop is for you. Provides tips, ideas for proactivity Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Tea Time and Conversation – 10:45am – 11:45pmDescription – Have tea in comforts of your home with discussion Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Coping in the New Normal – Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday – 12:30pm – 1:30pmDescription – Daily living amongst covid-19 Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Your Life’s Purpose – Wednesdays – 1:00pm-2:00pmDescription- central motivating aims of your life—the reasons you get up in the morning, what motivates you. Discussion in a group setting of your life’s purpose. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/goals-for-the-new-year You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (786) 535-3211 Access Code: 675-392-125 |
Self Care to Wellness – Monday through Wednesday – 1:45pm – 2:45pmDescription-Taking care of the whole person Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Thursday Workshops
Morning Chats – 9:30am – 10:00amDescription – Positive thoughts and conversation to begin a rewarding day Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Anger Management – 10:30am – 12:00pmDescription – Techniques, tips to cope with tense, hostile moments and communicate in a positive manner. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can also dial in using your phone. |
Coping in the New Normal – Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday from 12:30pm – 1:30pmDescription – Daily living amongst covid-19 Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Mandela Mindfulness – 1:00pm -2:15pmDescription–Present a soothing technique to relax the mind, body while in recovery Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Attitude of Gratitude – Thursdays – 1:35-2:35Description-Concentrate on being happy with life, finding the positive and embracing that. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
What’s Happening? – 3:00pm – 3:30pmDescription – Chat with others to discuss on goings in the community and upcoming events. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
WELLNESS JOURNEY-3:00PM – 4:00PMDescription-time for those to check in and review what they have done for their wellness coping skills such as exercise healthy food sleep etc, interactive opportunity for suggestions of team building. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Friday Workshops
Movement with Music – Wednesdays & Fridays – 9:30-10:00 amDescription-For all ages, fun way to jump start your day with music and movement Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Mindfulness & Acceptance for Anxiety – Fridays – 10:30am-12:00pmDescription- Guide to breaking free from anxiety, phobias & worry using techniques of acceptance, commitment & meditation. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
LGBTQ Support Group – Fridays 12:30pm-1:30pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Book club from 1:00pm – 2:00pmDescription – Like to read? Come in and join our book club for conversation and great topics Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Managing My Addictions, Fridays – 2:30pm-3:45pmDescription – Communicate in a non-judgmental environment to discuss your addiction Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Saturday Workshops
Forgiveness – Saturday – 10-11aMDescription-Learning to forgive, releasing to gain the freedom of peace Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Mutual Support with Lorrie – from 1:35pm – 2:45pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
