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. |
The Formula to Job Search Resilience from- 11:00am – 12:00pmDescription: Looking to advance, break into a new field or re-enter the workforce, this workshop’s for you. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Open Forum Monday’s 2:30pm-3:30pmDescription: Workshop where peers can discuss topics of choice 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. |
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. |
Smoking Cessation-Monday’s 3:30-4:30PMDescription-Learn how to curve cravings, avoid pitfalls and gain support in kicking 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. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/womens-group-tuesdays-10-1130 |
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 – 1:30pmDescription – 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. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/goal-settingproblem-solving-tuesdays-1200-130 You can also dial in using your phone. |
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. |
Positive Relationships-2:00pm-3:00pmDescription–Workshop to build, stabilize and strengthen your relationships in life Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/positive-relationships-tuesdays-200pm-300pm You can also dial in using your phone. |
Wellness support planning-Tuesday’s 1:00-1:45Description–workshop on completing a wellness recovery plan to remain healthy Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/wellness-support-planning-starting-wednesday-novem |
Wednesday Workshops
Movement with Music-Wednesday’s & Friday’s 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. |
Meditation -10:00am – 11:00amDescription – Focus and concentrate on life’s goals Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
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 -11:15am – 12:15pmDescription – Have tea in comforts of your home with discussion Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/tea-time-and-conversation |
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. |
New Year Goals-Wednesday’s 1:00pm-2:00pmDescription-Say goodbye to 2020, and create goals for 2021 that we can achieve together. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/goals-for-the-new-year |
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. |
Self Esteem-10:30am – 12:00pmDescription – Feeling like you do not have the confidence, this workshop is designed to help you conquer the doubt, recognize inner worth and build confidence. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/292509821 |
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. |
Art of Happiness- 1:35pm – 3:00pmDescription- to know the sources of Happiness and what goes into being Happy and accepting it. 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. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/my-wellness-journey-1 |
Recap of the Day-from 3:00pm – 3:30pmDescription – Chat with others to discuss your day and find common ground. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Friday Workshops
Movement with Music-Wednesday’s & Friday’s 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-Friday’s 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. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/mindfulness–acceptance-for-anxiety-fridays-1030am |
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. |
LGBTQ Support Group-Friday’s 12:30pm-1:30pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Managing My Addictions, Friday’s 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
Be The Change You Want to See- from 10:00am – 11:00amDescription- Think of and discuss volunteer opportunities in your community to make it better place, environment Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
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. |
Mutual Support with Lorrie – from 1:35pm – 2:45pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
