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Registration is now open for the NYSOMH Statewide Town Hall being conducted with the Commissioner Ann Sullivan, MD on Wednesday, December 18, from 2pm-4pm. The town hall will be held in person at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, in Meeting Room 7. There is also an option to livestream the event. Go to the…

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The 2024-25 Code Blue season officially began on 11/25/2024 and will go through 4/15/2025. There are four warming center sites that are going to operate in Monroe County: Saving Grace Ministries, House of Mercy, Open Door Mission and Oak Orchard Health Center (located in Brockport and will not open until mid-December). Access to the warming…

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Partners Ending Homelessness (PEH) is hiring for a new Homeless Programs Support Specialist position. This position will provide support and technical assistance to homeless programs that do not receive CoC Program funding to ensure that all of the components of the Homeless System in Monroe County are focused on achieving the goal of ending homelessness…

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#CleanSlateNY, Unlocking Second Chances, Monday Nov. 18, 11am-2pm, Central Library Join us on November 18 from 11am-2pm at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County (115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604) to learn from policy experts, lawmakers, community leaders, and reentry advocates about the impact of this newly enacted sealing law, reentry services and…

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NYS OMH is holding a statewide Town Hall featuring Commissioner Ann Sullivan, M.D. on Wednesday, December 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Commissioner Sullivan will be presenting and taking feedback on the future of New York State’s public mental health system. Please see the attached flyer for more information. When we receive the information…

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This year’s theme is, “Beyond the Basics: Creating Systems and Services for Affordable, Safe, and Quality Housing for All.” As we face unprecedented times, the opportunity to elevate the voices of underserved communities is greater than ever. All individuals and families need stable housing to survive and thrive. Housing provides a foundation, however, going beyond…

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Support, Empower and Transform Lives: This FREE Training includes: Customer Service Skills, Communication Skills, Special Needs Populations, Medical Related Skills (medications/CPR), Computer Skills, Resumes/Interviewings. There will be hands-on interactive instruction. Participants who complete the course receive a stipend and a Certificate of Completion. Training will be helpful for those who are unemployed or under-employed. Classes…

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Registration is now open for the 2024 Housing and Support Service Conference. Conference is scheduled for November 13th-14th in Niagara Falls at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel, 401 Buffalo Avenue 14303. A promotional flyer for the event is attached with the lineup of speakers for this year. Go to the following link to see the…

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