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July 2, 2009

NEW

Summer of Power – July 6 to September 18
Summer in the City – July 7
Anthony L. Jordan Annual Health Fair – July 15 **
Puerto Rican Festival – July 25 **
Rochester A.B.O.V.E. (Africans Between Oceans with Visions for Empowerment) – August 1
RBBC Love ‘N’ Gospel Fest – August 8
Clarissa Street Reunion – August 15
Latino Health Fair – August 16 **
City of Rochester South East Family Health Fair – August 22 **

Summer of Power – July 6 – September 18, 2009: This summer-project(s) program is focused on making changes today for a better tomorrow in companies, communities and citizens all across our nation. The mission is to “green” Rochester by organizing events and activities that bring Rochester’s youth together into action around the critical issues of energy and the environment. The goal is 80+ youth from Rochester who are passionate about making a sustained impact on this community, region, and world. Sign up for a project, turn in a project, or sponsor a project all online by browsing their website http://www.summerofpower.com.

Summer in the City – Tuesday, July 7: Summer in the City is a noon-hour lecture series featuring Rochester’s Community Health Champions. It will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the LeChase Conference Room (G-9576). A light lunch will be served. The topic is “Gangs in the Hood: Collaborating to Prevent Violence.” What strategies have the most impact on reducing youth gang violence? Many communities – including Rochester – are employing novel strategies to deal with juvenile delinquency from an intervention and prevention perspective. It will be presented by Moses Robinson, SRO, President of the Western New York Chapter of the East Coast Gang Investigator’s Association and Jeff Rideout, LMSW, Clinical Pediatric Social Worker, Social Work Division, Strong Memorial Hospital. If you have questions, call the Center for Community Health, 224-3050.

Anthony L. Jordan Annual Health Fair ** – Wednesday, July 15: The event will be from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at 82 Holland Street, Rochester. This will be National Depression Screening Day with screenings on diabetes, dental, vision, HIV, depression, blood pressure, obesity, insurance eligibility. There will be free giveaways, raffle prizes, digital finger printing for kids, fire truck and hazard house and much more. The Office of Mental Health Promotion will be represented at this event and will be staffed by Mobile Crisis folks. A Mental Health Promotion Basket will be raffled off at this event. For more information call 423-2861 or email mrutherford@jordanhealth.org.

Puerto Rican Festival ** – Saturday, July 25: The Puerto Rican Festival is celebrating its 40th year – the longest running ethnic festival in Monroe County. The main goal is to inform our community of the resources that exist for all groups of people regardless of age, gender and race. There will be music, food, and festivities. The Office of Mental Health Promotion will be represented at this event and will be staffed by folks from Mobile Crisis and Ambulatory Services. A Mental Health Promotion Basket will be raffled off at this event. For more information call 208-6178 or 234-7660.

Rochester A.B.O.V.E. (Africans Between Oceans with Visions for Empowerment) – Saturday, August 1: This is its 3rd Annual African-American Festival and will be held at the Genesee Valley Park Tupelo, Dogwood, Red Creek, and Hawthorne sites in Rochester from11:00 am to 8:00 pm. There will be many vendors including food, beverages, crafts, wearable items, music, dancing, step-shows, African art, and activities for children. For more information, view www.rochesterabove.org or call 576-2471.

RBBC Love ‘N’ Gospel Fest – Saturday, August 8: Rochester Bible Baptist Church (RBBC) Love ‘N’ Gospel Fest is holding its 14th annual fest in the Grand Avenue Park in Rochester. They have many attractions and a great line up of Regional Gospel Artist. They hope to introduce services that will benefit those who live within the city limits. The event is free to the public, and includes free food/beverages, gospel concert, pony rides, carnival-type rides and clothing give-away. For more information, check their website www.rochesterbible.com of contact Phillip Hounshell at phounshell@rochesterbible.com.

Clarissa Street Reunion – Saturday, August 15: Clarissa Street today is a short street in the Corn Hill area. It wasn’t always that way. An annual event in Corn Hill that grew out of a reunion of former residents to celebrate the good old days with music, food, and vendors. For more information call 234-4177.

Latina Health Fair ** – Sunday, August 16: Located at the Coca Cola Bottling Company, 123 Upper Falls Blvd, Rochester. This event is from 12:00 – 5:00 PM. The focus is to provide a festive environment to enhance the relationship between community residents and health and human service providers. This population often encounters barriers such as language, transportation, and accessibility to culturally competent services. The Office of Mental Health Promotion will be attending this fair along with Mobile Crisis. A Mental Health Promotion Basket will be raffled off at this event. For more information, call 325-2280 x307.

City of Rochester South East Family Health Fair ** – Saturday, August 22: This is the 4th Annual City of Rochester sponsored Health Fair to be located at James Monroe High School at 164 Alexander Street and Monroe Avenue from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. There will be fun activities for the whole family. It provides the opportunity for families to interact with 60+ health vendors. The Office of Mental Health Promotion will be attending this fair along with Aging Well Initiatives. A Mental Health Promotion Basket will be raffled off at this event. For more information, you may contact John.lightfoot@cityofrochester.gov.

PLEASE CHECK THE CULTURAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR: http://www.rochester.edu/diversity/eventscalendar/

March 10, 2009

NEW

Community Dialogue Series: Health Disparities – March 12
Community Dialogue Series: Youth Voices Dialogue: Religion vs. Spirituality – March 14
Community Dialogue Series: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – March 27
Community Dialogue Series: Youth Voices: Rites of Passage in Defining Womanhood – Going Beyond Barbie and Being Comfortable with Self – March 29
Community Dialogue Series: Youth Voices: Rites of Passage in Defining Manhood – April 5

Health Disparities – Thursday, March 12: This session will be held at the BAOBAB Cultural Center, 728 University Avenue, Rochester with a $5 donation requested. This presentation focuses on how hypertension and other diseases disproportionately affect the African American population. Data on the high rates of amputation in African Americans related to hypertension will be discussed. Presented by Drs. Ian Wilson, MD, Radiologist, Strong Memorial Hospital, and Kevin Fiscella, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community and Peventive Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm; presentation begins at 7 pm. Open to the public. Visit the web http://www.thebaobab.org/event.php?id=152.

Youth Voices Dialogue: Religion vs. Spirituality – Saturday, March 14: This session will be held at the BAOBAB Cultural Center, 728 University Avenue, Rochester with a $5 donation requested.

Join in discussions about what you see as important about religion and spirituality and the role they should or shouldn’t play in people’s lives and in the global community; What is faith and how does faith play or not play a role in religion and spirituality; When do you find yourself conflicted with your religious beliefs. Guests Father Jim Callen (Spiritus Christi) and Rev. Shirley Billups-Bell (United Church Ministries) will share their own perspectives on these questions. All Monroe County young people, ages 13-21 are welcome to come and participate. Presentation at 3:00 pm. Visit the web http://www.thebaobab.org/event.php?id=152.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Friday, March 27: This session will be held at the BAOBAB Cultural Center, 728 University Avenue, Rochester. This presentation will include images and discussion on the history and culture of modern Saudi Arabia: its economy, regions and major cities, customs and practices, and its King – King Abdullah. Session begins at 7:00 pm. Visit the web http://www.thebaobab.org/event.php?id=152.

Youth Voices: Rites of Passage of Defining Womanhood – Going Beyond Barbie and Being Comfortable with Self – Sunday, March 29: (For Women Only.) This session will be held at the BAOBAB Cultural Center, 728 University Avenue, Rochester. This presentation will include how you define yourself as a woman; what accessories do you incorporate in maintaining your definition of woman; what items do you disregard. The dialogue includes topics and issues ranging from identity to impact of the youth vote as it pertains to young adults 15-22. Session begins at 3:00 pm. Visit the web http://www.thebaobab.org/event.php?id=152.

Youth Voices: Rites of Passage of Defining Manhood – Sunday, April 5: (For Males Only). This session will be held at the BAOBAB Cultural Center, 728 University Avenue, Rochester. This presentation will focus on the struggle and importance of brotherhood. This pertains to young male adults ages 15-22. Session begins at 3:00 pm. Visit the web http://www.thebaobab.org/event.php?id=152.

NOT-SO-NEW

“Got Dreams” Awards – deadline March 23
Spirituality and Family Therapy – March 25, April 1, 8
The Reality Tour – March 28
Building Community: Bridging Our Differences – March 30
Community-Academic Partnerships to Advance Organization’s Programmatic and Community Goals – March 31
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Behavioral Health Care: Working Together to Increase Awareness and
Eliminate the Gap – April 7 & 8
Youth Energy Summit 2009 – April 18
Monroe County Children’s Mental Health Awareness Conference “Thriving in Our Community” – May 1 & 2, 2009
Sequelae of War: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Brain Injury and Psychosocial/Substance Abuse Issues – May 6
19th Annual HIV/AIDS Clinical Conference – May 15
Summer of Power – June 15 to August 28

“Got Dreams” Awards – Nominate a youth with emotional and behavioral challenges who is unstoppable in the pursuit of their dreams and inspires you and those around them to be a better person. Nominate an adult who works with youth and their families, who has mental health challenges, and goes “above and beyond” their role in the community or in their job and inspires you and those around them. There are 5 award categories to choose from: youth, family member, community, provider, and schools. Two winners will be announced for each category. Nominees must be in by March 23. The award ceremony will be Thursday, May 7th. Questions and nominee forms should be directed to Susah Gilchrist at 753-2694.

Spirituality and Family Therapy – Wednesdays, March 25, April 1, 8: This course will look at the implications of spirituality and faith for family therapy theory and practice. The impact of a spiritual perspective on our understanding of human interaction, pathology and illness, intervention and healing will be discussed. Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, URMC, Room 1.9082. If you have questions, contact Deborah Contestabile at Deborah_contestabile@urmc.rochester.edu or call 275-0577. Register now. Website: www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/psych/fttp.cfm.

The Reality Tour – Saturday, March 28: See another side of Rochester. Learn about the mounting problems faced by poor people. Visit locations that play a key role in their lives. Find out how welfare reform and County budget cuts really hurt people who struggle to survive. Become involved in the movement to end poverty. RSVP by March 16. Board buses at 11:45 am at 845 St. Paul Street and return at 3:00 pm. Registration is $20. For more information call 395-5158 or email realitytour.wendy@gmail.com.

Building Community: Bridging Our Differences – Monday, March 30: Monroe County Youth (grades 9 through 12) are invited to enter the Rev. James Rice Memorial Essay Contest about developing understanding and cooperation among people from diverse backgrounds in the Rochester area. The entry deadline for this 2 to 3 page essay is March 30th. Prizes include $150 (1st), $100 (2nd), $50 (3rd), and $25 (up to eight Honorable Mentions). Visit website http://www.rice-essay.org. If you have questions, call Karen Keenan at 202-7534 or email kkeenan@frontiernet.net.

Community-Academic Partnerships to Advance Organization’s Programmatic and Community Goals – Tuesday, March 31: This class, by Ann Marie White, Office of Mental Health Promotion, will introduce how community members and organizations can collaborate with academic partners to advance common goals for real and sustainable changes, specifically in integrating systematic approaches to learning (i.e., research) within their efforts to serve and strengthen broader communities of interest. In addition to discussions and exercises to strengthen knowledge and practice of various forms of community-based participatory research (CBPR), the second hour of the session will end with a tea service so faculty and community members can meet and discuss individual interests and activities with other academic and community members shaping CBPR in our local community. (This class is one of the many in the Academy Training Series mentioned above and also found at http://www.naz.edu/dept/social_work/documents/CUPPcatalog.pdf.) It will be held at Progress Rochester, Inc., 40 Humboldt Street, Rochester from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Free. Questions and your RSVP (for planning purposes) contact Brittany Campese at 389-2449 or email bcampes4@naz.edu.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Behavioral Health Care: Working Together to Increase Awareness and Eliminate the Gap – Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 & 8: This day and a half local event will be held at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, 120 East Main Street, Rochester. This is a strategic alignment session which provides tools and approaches to diminish disparities and improve outcomes. Disparities in access to quality care extend beyond race and gender to segments of the population that are often marginalized. Eliminating disparities in behavioral health outcomes is a challenge. No single solution will remedy the problem because the problem has no single cause. Sponsored by M.C. Office of Mental Health, Dept of Human Services. Registration for this session will follow shortly. For questions, please contact Nancy Shelton at 613-7613.

Youth Energy Summit 2009 – Saturday, April 18: Rochester’s first ever, Youth Energy Summit, to transform Rochester into a green city. Come learn, discuss and brainstorm solutions that Rochester’s youth will put into action this summer through the Summer of Power. No experience required, just an interest in making Rochester the kind of community we can all be proud of…the summit will provide you the rest. The location is yet to be determined but the summit will be from 10 am to 5 pm. This is for students ages 12-18, college students, parents, teachers, youth workers, and community leaders. Free. Online registration closes April 16, 2009. Day of registration closes at 10:45am. Visit http://www.summerofpower.com/Youth_Energy_Summit.html.

Monroe County Children’s Mental Health Awareness Conference “Thriving in Our Community” – May 1 & 2: A conference for children, youth, families, and agencies who are engaged with or touch the mental health delivery system. Brought to you by Monroe County ACCESS, Monroe County Office of Mental Health and their Collaborative Partners. This will be held at the Holiday Inn Airport, 911 Brooks Avenue, Rochester. For more information contact Annette Powell 753-2699.

Sequelae of War: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Brain Injury and Psychosocial/Substance Abuse Issues – Wednesday, May 6: The presentation will focus on the sequelae of war (Afghanistan and Iraq), specifically PTSD and TBI and the psychosocial impact of deployment on service members and families throughout the deployment cycle. Participants will increase their comprehensive acknowledge of PTSD and treatment modality; TBI and treatment and research; and the psychosocial and substance abuse issues that service members and families of Afghanistan and Iraq confront throughout the deployment cycle. You will walk away with a deeper understanding of the issues returning vets and their families encounter, along with treatment and best practices in treating. This will be from 9am – 12 noon with registration at 8:30 am. Location is Moody Room, 1931 Buffalo Road, Rochester.

19th Annual HIV / AIDS Clinical Conference – Friday, May 15: This conference will be held at RIT Inn and Conference Center, 5257 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta. For more information, please call 275-7655 or visit the website www.ceitraining.org/rochesterconference.

Summer of Power – June 15 – August 28, 2009: The focus is on making changes today for a better tomorrow in companies, communities and citizens all across our nation. The mission is to “green” Rochester by organizing events and activities that bring Rochester’s youth together into action around the critical issues of energy and the environment. Our goal is 80+ youth from Rochester who are passionate about making a sustained impact on this community, region, and world. Help us reach our goal as we are addressing one of the most important issues of our time. Details to come. We invite you to browse our website, register, sponsor, and spread the word. http://www.summerofpower.com.

January 2009

Rochester City School District ReformSpeaker: Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard.

When: Tuesday, January 27th at 12:12pm.

Where: In the Kate Gleason Auditorium in the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building (Downtown Library, the new part).

This is a good opportunity to hear directly from the Superintendent of schools, especially after recent news stories about Mid Term Exams possibly being done away with, in addition to other current city school issues. Check the PowerPoint slide show “A Framework for Reform” at www.rcsdk12.org.

Jean-Claude Brizard became the Superintendent of the Rochester City School District on January 2, 2008, and immediately faced a district and city with declining enrollment, a high drop-out rate, as well as truancy and literacy issues. His primary concern at the outset of his administration was improving graduation rates for city schools by keeping students in school. He developed a far-reaching plan for reform that has affected all city schools and the community at large. Mr. Brizard will discuss the plan for RCSD reform at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, 115 South Avenue. The program is part of the Friends of the Rochester Public Library Tuesday Topics. Join your fellow community members and learn about the reforms that have already been made in the city schools, and what reforms are still planned. The Central Library is handicapped accessible. Accommodations may be provided for disabled program participants and can be arranged by contacting Deborah Nevin, Program Coordinator, 428-8304.

New York State’s Senior Prescription Plan – Tuesday, January 13: Put a cap on your prescription costs if you are 65 years old or older and your income must be below $35,000 (single) or $50,000 combined (married). An EPIC Representative will be on hand to explain how you can save with EPIC and Medicare Part D. This will be at 1:30 pm at Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Driving Park Avenue, Rochester. Tele: 458-5927 ext. 101.

HIV/AIDS, Mental Illness, Substance Abuse: Working with Triply Diagnosed Client – Wednesday and Thursday, January 14-15: To enhance provider knowledge and skills in working with the triply diagnosed client in order to help devise integrated treatment plans addressing these complex needs. Various screening tools will be reviewed and the potential impact on the provider of working with triply diagnosed clients will be considered. Sessions are 9 am – 5 pm each day. Free. Located at NYS Veterans Home, Batavia, NY. Preregistration and questions may be directed to Ida Colon, Cicatelli Associates, Inc. 505 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY. Tele: 212-594-7741. Also may register at www.cicatelli.org/AIMH

King for a Day 2009 – Saturday, January 17: A volunteer opportunity in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., run by RochesterCares. Light breakfast at 8:30 am with opening remarks from Maggie Brooks, then volunteers head out to various service projects such as painting, sorting food at Foodlink, socializing with residents at RPH, sorting donated medical supplies that are sent to 3rd world countries and much more. Visit www.rochestercares.org and click on January calendar to sign up for the service projects. For questions, contact Beckly Grimes at becky @ Rochester.rr.com.

Parent of a Teen? – Tuesdays: January 20 & 27, February 3, 10, 17, & 24, March 3 & 10: Our Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens (STEP/Teen) is designed for parents and caregivers of teens and pre-teens. Discover how to prevent and resolve challenging problems, encourage teens more effectively, improve communication between you and your teen, and use natural and logical consequences. Free classes are from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Mental Health Association, 320 North Goodman St, Rochester. For more information call 325-3145, ext 153. RSVP by January 16.

Seventh Annual “Bowl for the Cure” – Friday, February 20, 2009: This breast cancer benefit will be at Clover Lanes from 6:30-9:30pm. The cost is $20/person. The Benefit format will be a 3-6-9 format..which will give bowlers in those frames a free strike. Teams will consist of 4 bowlers. (Must be 18 years old or older and out of high school). Bowlers do not have to be sanctioned. There will be prizes and surprises throughout the night. Room for 100 teams. Contact Kathy O’Neill 254-2983 or Bowlkat@aol.com.

Monroe County Children’s Mental Health Awareness Conference “Thriving in Our Community” – May 1 & 2, 2009: A conference for children, youth, families, and agencies who are engaged with or touch the mental health delivery system. Brought to you by Monroe County ACCESS, Monroe County Office of Mental Health and their Collaborative Partners. This will be held at the Holiday Inn Airport, 911 Brooks Avenue, Rochester. For more information contact Annette Powell 753-2699.

National Resource Directory for Wounded Warriors, Families, and Caregivers – The Department of Defense launched the National Resource Directory for Wounded Warriors, Families, and Caregivers, a collaborative effort between the departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. This is a Web-based network of care coordinators, providers and support partners with resources for wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, their families, families of the fallen and those who support them. New links are added each day. The directory offers more than 10,000 medical and non-medical services and resources to help service members and veterans achieve personal and professional goals along their journey from recovery through rehabilitation to community reintegration. Located at http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.org.

M.C. Dept of Health – Healthy Neighborhood Program – October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009: Learn How to Improve Your Health & Make Your Home Safer For You and Your Family. This is targeted to the East Side (zip codes 14605 and 14609) and the West Side (zip codes 14608 and 14611). Learn of smoking cessation, fire and carbon monoxide prevention, rodent control, and asthma and lead prevention. You will receive free safety supplies. To schedule a home visit call: 753-5070 or Se Habla Español 753-5073.

Volunteers in Living Color – The Aging Well Initiative has been working with Volunteers in Living Color to encourage volunteering among older adults and among communities of color. They were interviewed recently by Norma Holland on Many Voices Many Visions, Channel 13. If you would like to see the interview (it’s about 15 minutes long) go to http://www.13wham.com/mediacenter/local.aspx? Videoed=201097@video.wokr13.com&navCatld=2849. Click on Volunteerism in Minority Communities, Part II – October 26, 2008. Their special guest is such a wonder example of Aging Well. They welcome new members so please check out website http://www.uwrochester.org/HowYouCanHelp/Volunteer/InLivingColor.

October 3, 2008

Iran Behind the Headlines – Friday, October 10: A Personal Look at Iran’s People and Culture by Duke Duchscherer. Digital slides, stories and experiences bring to life the people behind the media rhetoric. He is a nonviolent communication expert and wants to share What Does Iran Mean? This enlightening talk begins at 7:00 pm at the Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Avenue. For more information, contact Moka Lantum, 563-2145, or baobab.center@yahoo.com.

Native Americans and Education – Saturday, October 18: Can Native Americans Be Educated and Remain Native Americans? This is panel dialogue and education. Panel participants include T. Jane Doctor, Ginny Fifield, and Peter Jemison. The panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm at the Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Avenue. For more information, call Moka Lantum, 563-2145 or baobab.center@yahoo.com.

Welcoming Diversity/Dismantling Prejudice – Wednesday, October 29: The Rochester (Upstate) NY Chapter of the National Coalition Building Institute is pleased to offer a full-day community workshop. Extending generosity and respect in a complex world depends on our ability to thrive while navigating the cultural landscapes of language, behavior, beliefs, and values regardless of our own ethnic, religious, economic, or social identities. This session will be held at LDA Life and Learning Services, 4th Floor Conf Rm, 339 East Avenue, Suite 420. Cost is $65 and pre-registration is appreciated by October 24. The session is from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm with morning refreshments and lunch provided. For more information, contact Steve Jarose at 263-3323 or email sjarose@ldagvi.org.

September 18, 2008

City at Peace – Saturday, September 20th: There will be an open group audition from 2:00 pm (sharp) until 4 pm at Gardiner Recreation Center, 75 Grover Street, Rochester. This is a youth-led program (ages 13-19) that uses the performing arts to empower teenagers to transform their lives and improve their communities. They will perform with a purpose, have a voice, and work with professionals in the arts. No prior performing experience is necessary, participants are not chosen based on talent, Just come and have fun. They meet on Saturdays from October 4 through late June. For more information call 748-6391 or email sara@artpeace.org or david@cpnational.org.

Salvation Army Project Bundle-Up – Saturday, September 27th: A wonderful, heart-warming experience for volunteers. JC Penney Stores (at Eastview, Marketplace, and Greece Malls) will open their doors to about 300 children whose family cannot afford proper winter clothing. Each child is paired with a volunteer to help them shop for a winter coat, hat, mittens, scarf, and jeans. No cost to volunteers. Children will arrive between 8-8:15 am. Volunteers will need to arrive at 7:30 am. For more information and to register as a volunteer, sign up at www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_rochesterny.nsf.

System of Care Family Roundtable – Wednesday, October 1st. A platform for voices of families of children with emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges and promote and facilitate the family-driven model in child serving systems throughout Monroe County held at 320 North Goodman Street, Rochester. Contact Karen Draper by September 29 at 325-3145, x131.

Poverty and Violence: Assault on Human Rights – Friday, October 17th. This a dialogue and call for action. It’s time to end economic injustice and be clear about its connection to violence in our community. Located at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams Street, Rochester from 8:00 am to 5:15 pm. Registration, $20, includes lunch. Visit their web site at swaarochester.org. Email is Info@swaarochester.org or call 395-5509.

Making the Invisible Visible – Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24 at St. Mary’s Hospital (East/West Auditorium), 89 Genesee Street, Rochester. The focus of this conference is Exploring the Intersections of Trauma and Socio-Cultural Oppression in the Therapeutic Process. Keynote speakers include Dr. Kenneth Hardy, PhD, Dr. David Nylund, PhD, and Julie Tilsen, MA. Cost is $125 for both days includes lunch (postmarked before September 19); $135 after September 19; $75 one day one includes lunch; or both days for students (with ID) of those with financial need; $115 per person when 3 or more are from the same agency. This conference is spearheaded by St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center. For more information and to register, call 325-5260.

Healthy Home – This is a field trip / project opportunity for classes. This is a residential house at 700 West Main Street, Rochester where people can learn about home-based environmental health hazards (lead, asthma triggers, fire safety, injury prevention etc) and more (youth development, dental hygiene, community gardening etc). Three medical residency programs are regularly visiting the Home. Visit http://lifesciences.envmed.rochester.edu/myenviroment.html. Email is healthyhomerochester@gmail.com.

April 16, 2008

SEED Meeting will be held on April 19 at 10:00 AM at Outreach Community Center (447 Genesee Street). Lunch and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP to 328-0887.

Understanding the Connection Between Mental Health and Chronic Pain – featuring Dr. Jeffrey Allen. This event will be held twice – on April 22 in Livingston County and on April 30 in Monroe County. The April 22 program will be held at St. Timothy Lutheran Church on Route 20A in Geneseo from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. For either program there is a $10 registration fee (scholarships are available). The Monroe County program will be held at the Brighton Town Hall Auditorium at 2300 Elmwood Avenue from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Attend one of these programs and learn how chronic pain and our emotional well-being are connected. Hear about treatment options and coping strategies that can improve your quality of life and find out about the challenges of treating chronic pain. Call the Mental Health Association at 325-3145 for more information.

March 31, 2008

The Empire Justice Center is collecting new and gently used professional attire for donation to the Volunteers of America’s Working Wardrobe Program. Working Wardrobe Program provides business clothes, shoes, coats and handbags free of charge to local men and women in need who are seeking employment, working at an internship or just starting out at a new job. Donations are being collected April 7-11 in the lobby at One West Main Street, the Honorable Michael A. Telesca Center for Justice. All sizes and styles are needed. Donations are tax-deductible and receipts will be available. If your office or agency would like to schedule a pick-up for a large office-wide or group donation, or if you have any questions, please call Alison at 295-5816.

The Reality Tour will take you on a bus tour of poor neighborhoods in Rochester, as well as locations that represent some of our community’s real priorities. Learn about the daily problems faced by the poor as well as the entire community. Saturday, April 12 – board the bus at 11:45. Tour ends by 3:00 PM. Depart from the parking lot at 845 St. Paul Street (near Steve’s Empire Collision. First come, first serve, seats are confirmed when payment is received. Call 395-5562 or realitytour@swaarochester.org for more information.

East House presents: American Psyche: Ethics, History, Face and Mental Health by Harriet Washington, award-winning ethicist and author of Medical Apartheid on Monday, April 14 at 2:00 PM at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue (between Culver and Winton Roads). General admission tickets are $10, Discount tickets at $5 are offered to students and consumers. Seating is limited. Call 256-3800, extension 213 for more information.

2008 Monroe County Children’s Mental Health Conference – The Faces of Trauma will be held on Friday, May 9 from 8:00 – 5:00 PM and Saturday, May 10 from 8:00 – 3:00 PM at the Rochester Crowne Plaza Hotel at 70 State Street. The Key Note Speaker on Friday is Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, author and senior fellow at The Child Trauma Center in Houston TX. For more information, please contact Annette Powell at 753-2699 or apowell@monroecounty.gov

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) first annual Preserving Hope Gala will be held at the Robach Community Center (Ontario Beach State Park – 200 Beach Avenue) on May 17 from 5:00 – 10:00 PM. The Key Note Speaker is Tom O’Clair of Timothy’s Law. For more information please contact Renae Carapella at 607-368-0977 or rcarapella@afsp.org

February 12, 2008

How do you cope with stress? The Strong Black Woman: Pain, Strength, and Resilience Workshop is free and open to all women. Two dates available: Saturday, February 16, 2008 and Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 3:30 – 5:30 PM at the Family Restoration Project, Inc. located at 360 Wellington Avenue in Rochester. Free child care is available. No registration is needed. For information call: 273-1612.

Downtown Community Forum - The Power of Forgiveness – Exchanging Ideas, Exploring Issues – A Community Service of St. Mary’s Church at St. Mary’s Place on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from 7:00 – 9:15 PM. There is no charge for this program, but an RSVP is due to March 7 to 121-7168 due to limited seating.

The Ruby Slipper Gala to benefit Mt. Hope Family Center – “There’s No Place Like HOPE” – Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM at Artisan Works (565 Blossom Road). For information about tickets ($125/person or $1,200/table of 10), please contact Sarah Smith at sarah_smith@urmc.rochester.edu or 275-2991 x 238

January 30, 2008

A Horse’s Friend – is looking for responsible people with horse experience or willing to learn to help care for the horses used in a youth program (in exchange for riding time). If you are interested, please contact ahorsesfriend@yahoo.com or Matthew Doward – Executive/Program Director at 585-503-4087. This program qualifies for community service contribution – to find out more about the program, please go to www.ahorsesfriend.org

AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS FILM SERIES at WXXI every Saturday in February from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Admission is free and open to the public. There will be a discussion after each film. For more information, please contact Shelley Figueroa at 585-258-0278 or sfigueroa@wxxi.org

February 2 – The Pact – a gritty, provocative true-life story of three friends from the ‘hood who made a pact in high school to find a way to go to college and then medical school. They not only accomplished this, but they’re now spreading the word to inspire other inner-city kids to stay off of drugs, out of gangs and to take the educational route to a better life.
February 9 – American Blackout – in this Sundance prize-winning indictment of the election process, guerilla journalist Ian Inaba follows the efforts of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney to expose the disturbing tactics that systematically disenfranchise black voters and silence dissent.
February 16 – A Panther in Africa a film by Aaron Matthews – the story of Pete O’Neal – one of the last exiles from the time of Black Power, when young rebels advocated black pride, unity, community service and sometimes violence. This event is a collaboration with P.O.V., PBS’ award-winning nonfiction series. Visit http://www.pbs.org/pov/
February 23 – Fannie Lou Hamer: Courage & Faith – using archival footage and interviews with those who knew her well and were affected by her actions, this program chronicles the extraordinary life of Fannie Lou Hamer and introduces her to a new younger generation. ALSO, Malcolm’s Echo: The Legacy of Malcolm X – this program centers around the pilgrimage to Malcolm X’s burial site that has taken place every year on his birthday since his assassination in 1965.

MOCHA PROJECT, INC. presents National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Luncheon: Prevention is Power. Keynote Speaker is Damon L. Humes, MHS, the new Executive Director of MOCHA Project. This will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2008, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Clarion Riverside Hotel (120 East Main Street). For more information, contact Michael Booth at 585-420-1400 extension 14 or mbooth@mochaproject.org

NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY – The Black Men Latino Men Health Crisis, Inc., Finger Lakes Health System Agency, Finger Lakes Association of Nurses in AIDS Care and Monroe County Department of Public Health presents: “The Forgotten Family Member: HIV Prevention for Black Heterosexual Men” – Town Hall Meeting on February 7, 2008 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Registration is from 8:30 – 9:00 AM at the Edgerton Community Center in the Stardust Ballroom at 41 Backus Street. Lunch will be provided. Keynote Speaker and Call to Action: Gil Robertson, Author, Not in my Family (nominated for 2007 NAACP Image Award. For additional information, please call 585-753-2989 or 585-696-1358

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR ADULT DEPRESSION – February 7, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the Brighton Town Hall (Community Room) located at 2300 Elmwood Avenue. The registration fee is $10. This program will provide information about adult depression, including an overview of the types of treatment and an example of a treatment intervention for each type. The effect of Timothy’s Law on treatment, as well as special considerations, such as co-existing programs from alcohol or substance abuse and addiction, eating disorders, personality problems, chronic depression, and adult depression within couple and family relationships will also be discussed. For more information, please call the Mental Health Association at 325-3145.

January 10th, 2008

Babies Can’t Wait – Teens Won’t Wait – Thursday, January 10 from 12:30 – 2:00 PM at the Hall of Justice in Room 303 – The topic is “Teen-Age Substance Abuse.” Presenters are a teen panel who will share their experiences. CLE’s will be offered: 1 ½ hours.

Peace in the Valley – Hope and Meaning in the Care of People with Terminal Illness will be held on Thursday, January 17 from 5:30 – 9:00 PM at the University of Rochester Medical Center – Arthur Kornberg Medical Research Building in the LeChase Assembly (G-9576). This event is open to professional healthcare providers, including physicians, Pas, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), nurses, social workers, clergy, and pastoral care/ministers representing all faith groups. This event is free, however, seating is limited. To reserve your seats of for more information, please call Ginny Ruderman at the Monroe County Medical Society – 585-473-7573.

Latino Health Care Symposium – presented by the School of Medicine and Dentistry, the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology on January 17 at the RIT Inn and Conference Center. Registration and Light breakfast buffet starts at 7:30 AM. This symposium hopes to assist all health care providers in understanding health disparities in the Latino community, as well as to stimulate discussion about strategies needed to close this gap. The symposium will also update the audience on the current state of the most common chronic conditions that affect Latinos and what we can do to improve outcomes. For a registration form, please contact either the Office of Continuing Professional Education Office or Sue Diesel (275-3571).

Moving Beyond Racism – “Pathways to Healing: Building Inclusive Communities” – a day of facilitated discussions, small group exercises, reflection, dialogue and consideration of the interplay among the concepts of Power, Oppression Theory, Overlapping Identities and Responsibility. This group will meet on Friday, January 18, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM in Room 509 of the School of Nursing’s Loretta Ford Education Wing. Continental breakfast and lunch will be available. Please RSVP by January 11, 2008 to Ulandus Powell-Quinn at 275-7883.

WXXI – The BizKid$ Bash – will be held on January 26, 2008 at WXXI Studios at 280 State Street from 10:00 AM – Noon. This will be a morning of fun and celebration with family activities, refreshments, prizes, a drawing for $100 in a new credit union savings account and a sneak peek at the program. Please RSVP by January 18 to WXXI at 585-258-0200.

Mt. Hope Family Center provides both excellent care to our community and training opportunities to mental health professionals. Some of us have had the benefits over the years of senior faculty mentorship, our own clinical training, and the ability to refer clients to quality care. Although Mt. Hope is under the umbrella of the University of Rochester, research grants cannot account for some operation costs. Additionally, many community residents and practitioners remain unaware of what Mt. Hope provides. In the hope of raising awareness, and raising some unrestricted dollars, Mt. Hope is hosting its first annual Gala on March 29th. There will be a box in Sue Diesel’s office until March 1st for those who wish to contribute items for the silent auction. The items can be gift cards or small items which can be bundled into larger baskets. As you go about your post-holiday shopping to return items – or seek out bargains – think about Mt. Hope. If you have any questions, or are interested in attending, feel free to contact Sarah Smith at 275-2991 – extension 238 or sarah_smith@urmc.rochester.edu

December 10, 2007

BABIES CAN’T WAIT – TEENS WON’T WAIT

Ten things you need to know about the education of children in the child welfare system. This session will be a talk about needs and entitlements through the use of particular scenarios. The presenter is Judith Gerber, Esq. She is the Education Consultant and member of the New York State Permanent Judicial Commission on Justice for Children. This session will be held on Thursday, December 13, from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM in the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Boulevard, Room 303. No registration is required – more information can be obtained at 428-4068. This is a brown bag and 1 ½ CLE hours will be offered.

THE STRONG BLACK WOMAN: PAIN, STRENGTH, AND RESILIENCE WORKSHOP

This workshop will be held on Saturday, December 15 from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM at the Family Restoration Project at 360 Wellington Avenue. Please call to confirm with Regina at 328-9270. Snacks and drinks will be served.

December 4, 2007

Funding Announcements from the Office of Mental Health Promotion:

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AWARD

The Office of Mental Promotion invites proposals from faculty-community teams to pursue new collaborations that aim to improve the mental health of community populations. More information about this award is found here.

2008 INNOVATIONS ON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The purpose of this award is to support the development, maintenance or evaluation of community-university partnerships and collaborations in mental health that do one of the following: conduct or facilitate community- or place-based research, prevention, intervention, education or dissemination of research findings into practice or policy. These are generally one-time awards, limited to one per faculty member per year, for new or ongoing projects that require funds to reach new partners or to create new collaborations.

To apply, send – as an electronic attachment only – not more than a one-page document (form is attached) to Yeates Conwell MD, Ann Marie White EdD and Sue Diesel