The Racial and Structural Equity Commission (RASE) working group on Human Services is examining ways to improve local practices around eligibility for financial or other assistance through Social Services. They are seeking personal stories and narratives from community members who have recieved a denial for assistance or a sanction that resulted in a case closing.…

It can be challenging to get your clients connected to Health Home Care Management Services. Betty Knight is a Health Home Case Finder at Huther Doyle who can assist you with connecting clients to Health Home Care Management and/or researching whether a client is already connected to an agency. Please follow link to flyer with…

RASE, the Racial and Structural Equity Commission is a collaborative effort of the City of Rochester and Monroe County charged with examining current local laws, and developing new, local policies and legislation that seek to dismantle systemic and institutional inequities across Monroe County. The RASE Housing Workgroup held a virtual Town Hall this week to…

Central Church of Christ is offering Christmas Food Basket Sign Up, Grab and Go Dinner and Free Coat Distribution. FOOD BASKET SIGN UP DATES: Wednesday 12/09/2020 7PM – 8:30PM 101 S. Plymouth Avenue (front door across from the jail) CHRISTMAS MEAL GRAB AND GO DINNER Saturday 12/19/2020 11:30AM – 1:00PM FREE COAT DISTRIBUTIOIN Saturday 12/19/2020…

Dates for Asymptomatic COVID-19 Rapid Testing Sites have been scheduled. Four sites will be in the City of Rochester: Residents are encouraged to pre-register on-line at https://www.monroecounty.gov/healthcalls/register or by calling 311. Walk-ups will be accepted. Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and all who are receiving tests…

St. Joseph’s Northside is a ministry in a struggling city neighborhood. The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing this ministry by providing a safe, accepting and welcoming environment for all visitors and guests in an effort to try to lessen isolation often found in the streets. The Program Coordinator will assist individuals by connecting them…

Racism: A Public Mental health Crisis Creating A Culture of Bold Change: A virtual conference series to engage in an interactive dialogue to respond to the urgent need for racial equity and antiracist work in the field of mental health. You will find a link to the first three webinars as well as information to…

Dimitri House has an opening for a case worker for their new PSH program. The YWCA has a Team Leader position open working in their Emergency Housing program. Attached are the two job descriptions and contact information if you are interested. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/0232_001.pdf

HUD has currently released materials and resources that address serving people with different acuity levels. While they are addressing Rapid Re-housing programs, the information is also useful for PSH programs and any programs serving vulnerable populations. Follow link to HUD Exchange https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/best-practices-for-serving-populations-with-high-acuity-needs/ for recording of the webinar and slides. Summary is also provided on attached…

The Central Church of Christ is organizing a winter coat drive from October 9th – November 25th. The Giveaway will be Thursday November 26th. Donate your gently used or new coats and cold weather items and help others stay warm. Follow link to flyer with information on when and where donations can be dropped off…