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
MHA’s Life Skills Services will be offering a hybrid model of virtual and in-person sessions for many of our workshops. Please see the workshop for details
Please be aware of the following guidelines:
- Registration is required to attend in-person sessions. Please call (585) 325-3145 x 210 in advance to secure your registration. You will not be allowed to attend in person unless you have registered in advance.
- Please attend only during your registered workshop. You will not be permitted to arrive early and you must leave the premises as soon as your workshop has finished.
- No food or beverages will be allowed at this time. There will be no refrigerator or microwave available for your use, so please plan accordingly.
- Masks are required at all times.
- You must use the provided hand sanitizer upon entering the building, as well as any time it is appropriate to do so while attending. Washing your hands with soap and water is encouraged as well.
Virtual and in-person Workshops:
Monday Workshops
Check in chat – virtual – from 9:30am – 10:00amDescription – check in to find out how everyone’s doing, and how eventful all was 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. |
Peer Support from 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-Virtual – Monday through Wednesday 1:45pm – 2:45pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Words as spiritual tools from 2:30pm – 3:30pmDescription – Workshop to bring peace, joy and spiritual awareness regardless of any denomination. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Smoking Cessation from 2:30pm – 3:30pmDescription – Learn how to curve cravings, avoid pitfalls and gain mutual support in kicking the habit. |
Cooking with Dana from 3:00pm – 5:00pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Tuesday Workshops
About Me – Virtual – from 9:30am – 10:30amPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Women’s Group from 10:00am – 12:00pmDescription – 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 – Virtual – from 10:45am – 11:45amDescription – setting boundaries for safety, health and mental support Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/boundaries-tuesday-1045-1145 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 112-985-877 |
Goal Setting/Problem Solving – Virtual – from 12:00pm – 1:30pmDescription – setting goals for ones self and solving the problems you may encounter on the road to recovery. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 134-833-693 |
Music History on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 12:30pm – 1:30pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/music-history-on-tuesdays You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3112 Access Code: 189-030-541 |
WRAP from 1:00pm – 4:00pmDescription – A group to discuss a Wellness Recovery Action Plan to support in any aspects of life throughout your recovery Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/593223381\ You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 593-223-381 |
Self Care to Wellness-Virtual – Monday through Wednesday 1:45pm – 2:45pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Wednesday Workshops
Movement with Music on Wednesday & Friday from 9:30-10:00Description – 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 – virtual – 10:00am – 11:00amDescription – Focus and concentrate on life’s goals |
Procrastination from 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. |
Credit Counseling Services of Rochester from 10:30am – 12:00pm on 9/2 & 9/16 – Link to come —
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Tea Time and Conversation – Virtual – from 11:15am – 12:15pmDescription – Have tea in comforts of your home with discussion Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 523-809-413 |
Music History on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 12:30pm – 1:30pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/music-history-on-tuesdays You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3112 Access Code: 189-030-541 |
Coping in the New Normal – Virtual – Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday from 12:30pm – 1:30pmDescription – Progression of daily living amongst covid-19 Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Crotchet from 1:00pm – 2:30pmDescription – Beginner or advanced, learn how to crotchet or come in to present ideas, develop relationships Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/846338813 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 846-338-813 |
Self Care to Wellness-Virtual – Monday through Wednesday 1:45pm – 2:45pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Thursday Workshops
Morning Chats from 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 from 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. |
Coping in the New Normal – Virtual – Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday from 12:30pm – 1:30pmDescription – Progression of daily living amongst covid-19 Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Mandela Mindfulness from 1:00pm – 2:15pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Art of Happiness – virtual – 1:35pm – 3:00pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Wellness Journey from 3:00pm – 4:00pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/my-wellness-journey-1 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 824-661-429 |
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 on Wednesday & Friday from 9:30-10:00Description – For all ages, fun way to jump start your day with music and movement. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Anger management from 10:30am – 12:00pmDescription – Learn about what triggers you and how to manage anger Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/875488349 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 875-488-349 |
Brunch with Dana from 11:15am – 12:30pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/cooking-q-and-a You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 847-771-765 |
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. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/764070565 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 764-070-565 |
Managing my Addictions from 2:30pm – 3:30pmDescription – Communicate in a non-judgmental environment and create a Wellness Recovery Action Plan Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/managing-my-addictions-on Fridays230pm-330pm You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 752-420-309 |
Saturday Workshops
Be The Change You Want to See – Virtual – from 10:00am – 11:00amPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/be-the-change-you-want-to-see-saturday-1000-1100 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 958-558-821 |
Coping in the New Normal – Virtual – Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday from 12:30pm – 1:30pmDescription – Progression of daily living amongst covid-19 Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. |
Mutual Support with Lorrie – Virtual – from 1:35pm – 2:45pmPlease join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/MHARochester/mutual-support You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 739-247-269 |
