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Mental Health Association

Positive Play Youth Basketball Clinic: Building Confidence, Skills, and Mental Wellbeing

February 20, 2025

We are excited to announce the Positive Play Youth Basketball Clinic, a special event focused on skill-building, confidence, and teamwork for young athletes, while promoting…

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MHA Speaker Series presents: Women’s Mental Health over the Lifecycle with Brittany M. Raczkiewicz

February 13, 2025

Join us for an interactive discussion on women’s mental health, exploring unique factors like neurodivergence, cycle-based challenges, and pre- to post-natal phases, with strategies to…

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Stand Up for Mental Health: An Evening of Comedy, Community & Celebration!

February 5, 2025

Join us for Stand Up for Mental Health, a dinner and live comedy event that’s part of A Weekend for Wellbeing, benefiting the Mental Health…

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Join Us for Sip, Savor & Support – A Wine & Dinner Experience

January 28, 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and community at Sip, Savor & Support. Enjoy a five-course meal paired with exceptional wines, all…

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Valerie Way Featured on Award-Winning Show “It’s About Money”

January 15, 2025

We’re excited to announce that Valerie Way, our President and CEO, was recently featured on the acclaimed show It’s About Money, hosted by Nannette Nocon!…

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Valerie Way Named 2025 Health Care Hero Honoree by Rochester Business Journal

January 13, 2025

The Mental Health Association of Rochester is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Valerie Way, has been named one of the Rochester Business…

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MHA Speaker Series presents: Mental Health in Communities of Color with Carl Binger, LMHC

January 9, 2025

Join Carl Binger, LMHC, as he shares his journey through depression and explores resilience, healing, and mental health within communities of color. Date: February 18,…

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MHA Speaker Series presents: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Aaron Olden

December 10, 2024

Celebrate Self-Love Month with Dr. Aaron Olden as he explores the transformative power of the mind-body connection and how it can lead to greater health…

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MHA Speaker Series presents: Suicide Prevention with Paul D. Ziegler

September 10, 2024

Don’t miss Paul Ziegler’s compelling presentation, ‘Talk Saves Lives,’ where he will explore suicide prevention through current research and personal experience. Date: November 6, 2024Time: 6:00 PMLocation: Mental…

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