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  • Racism Is A Public Health Crisis: Attacking the 2 Pandemics

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    Virtual Regional Conference: January 14th, 21st and 28th! 2020 brought a pivotal time in our shared history with two pandemics which presented symptoms related to ‘breathing’ that have been responsible for unprecedented deaths. COVID-19 hit like a fierce storm causing varying levels of loss including lives and jobs, while putting severe strain on our healthcare

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  • RASE Working Group on Human Services – Sanctions and Denials

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    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.

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  • Referrals to HHUNY Care Management Services

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    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

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  • RASE – Housing Workgroup

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    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

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  • Central Church of Christ – Christmas Food Basket Sign Up, Dinner and Coat Distribution

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    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

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  • Asymptomatic COVID-19 Rapid Testing Sites

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    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

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  • Excellus – Children’s Team

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    The Children’s Team at Excellus is looking to collaborate and engage with community agencies who provide support to homeless youth in our area. We would like to invite anyone in the group who may be working with a youth who is dealing with homelessness and has Excellus Medicaid to contact me for any case management

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  • Employment Opportunity – St. Joseph’s North

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    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

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  • DHS 101 – Virtual Session

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    Monroe County DHS will be presenting a virtual DHS 101 workshop. This is a great free training and those who attend will have a greater understanding of MCDHS Financial Assistance policies, procedures and helpful tools to assist clients through out the process of applying for Temporary Assistance. This is a two part training and sessions

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  • NY Racial Equity & Mental Health Conference Series

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    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

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