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Reducing Barriers from a Criminal Record (Certificates of Rehabilitation), Thursday July 6, 2023, 1-2pm at the Central Library Did you know that Certificates of Rehabilitation can remove automatic disqualifications for some jobs and restore certain rights lost because of a past criminal conviction? Join the Center for Community Alternatives, Judicial Process Commission, and Legal Assistance…

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Rochester Regional Health’s Behavioral Health Access and Crisis Center Team is holding an information session on the new Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC) that is scheduled to open early in 2024. The session will be held at the St. Mary’s Campus, 89 Genesee Street on June 29th from 2pm – 4pm. Please RSVP asap to…

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This article is providing an update to last week’s article regardng Information Sessions for Together Now and MyWayfinder. The flyer contained an incorrect date for one of the sessions. The sessions will be held at the United Way on:Saturday, June 24th 9:30am – 11amThursday, June 29th 5:30pm – 7pmWednesday, July 26th 8am – 9:30am Please…

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Kristin Geiger presented the SNUG Program at the June Homeless Services Network meeting. The Should Never Use Guns (SNUG) program works to reduce gun violence by providing Street Outreach and Social Work Services in 14 communities in NYS. PathStone operates the program here in Rochester. Attached you will find the powerpoint from the presentation and…

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Ronald Washington provided information at the June Homeless Services Network meeting on the Home Store. Attached you will find information about the Urban League and other programs and services they offer to the community. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/1344_001.pdf

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My Wayfinder Information Sessions are available for Homeless Services Network members. Sign up for one of the upcoming sessions and learn more about Together Now and see a demo of MyWayfinder, a shared information platform. Sessions will be held on 6/24, 6/26 and 6/29 at the United Way. Please view the attached flyer. Scan the…

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Monroe County is installing and maintaining free NaloxBoxes at hundreds of locations throughout the Rochester area and we would like to include yours. These boxes contain kits of naloxone, or Narcan, which is a medication that quickly reverses an opioid overdose. Narcan isFDA approved and safe for all ages. By making this medication easily accessible…

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Monroe County Addiction Services is sponsoring a Recovery Fair!!July 29th, 202311am – 4pmGenesee Valley Park (near the Hawthorne Shelter) See attached flyer for more details. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or volunteering for the event, scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Kelly Robinson at:585-505-7951 or KellyRobinson@monroecounty.gov https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/1321_001.pdf

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