Parenting Resources-Mental Health

Families are children's first responders; find out about what's available in our community

Keeping children safe starts in the family.

l National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Child/Teen Safety Recommendations l Teen Suicide Prevention l

Teachable Moments in Families Parents and guardians should choose opportunities or “teachable” moments to reinforce safety skills. If an incident occurs in your community, and your children ask you about it, speak frankly but with reassurance. Explain to your children you want to discuss the safety rules with them so they will know what to do if they are ever confronted with a difficult situation. Make sure you have “safety nets” in place, so your children know there is always someone available to help them. Additional Mental Health Resources Monroe County

Common Sense Parenting - a free course offered to all interested through Hilton CSD Community Education.

Teen Suicide and Mental Health Community Resource The Rochester Community Mobile Crisis Team is a service of the University of Rochester Strong Behavioral Health Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program. RCMCT provides on-site services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults of Monroe County. The Crisis Team includes a Crisis Therapist and/or Nurse Practitioner and a Crisis Specialist. It may be accessed by calling 585-275-5151 or 211. Mental health crisis intervention from the Community Mobile Team to individuals and families includes: response to psychological distress; crisis stabilization and referral Mental Health assessments; Rapid linkage to mental health services; Interim/bridge mental health treatment; Linkages to other non-mental health services in the community; Mental Hygiene Arrests under Article 945; Access to crisis residence for adults and youth; Critical Incident Stress Management; and Workshops/presentations concerning mental health issues e.g. depression, suicide, etc.

Action for A Better Community

Advocacy Center

AIDS Rochester

ARC of Monroe County

Better Days Ahead

Family Support Program

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

Catholic Family Center

Center for Youth Services

Children's Institute

Compeer, Inc.

Conifer Park