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Mental Health Association

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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MHA Speaker Series presents: Substance Use Prevention and Recovery with Jennifer Faringer and Jonathan Westfall

September 10, 2024

Mark National Substance Use Prevention Month with Jennifer Faringer and Jonathan Westfall for insights on prevention, resources & recovery. Date: October 23, 2024Time: 6:00 PMLocation: Mental Health Association…

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MHA partners with Premier Talent Relations for May 2025 Celebrity Basketball Event!

September 6, 2024

  We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Premier Talent Relations to host a spectacular Celebrity Basketball Game on May 3, 2025,…

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Tosalin Wilson Discusses First Responders’ Mental Health on WHEC News 10

August 30, 2024

Recently, Tosalin Wilson, our Director of Prevention and Community Engagement, appeared on WHEC News 10 to discuss the significant mental health challenges faced by first…

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Cruise into Autumn: Canal Lights & Autumn Nights Aboard the Sam Patch

August 15, 2024

Join us for an enchanting evening cruise aboard the Sam Patch as we sail along the scenic Erie Canal. This fall sunset cruise offers a…

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