City of Rochester
News Release
(Monday, July 10, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans is inviting Rochester's youth and families to learn more about emotional health and wellness support services now offered at four City R-Centers.
“Rochester’s R-Centers are community treasures that already deliver immense value to city residents,” said Mayor Evans. “And now those services are being enhanced with the availability of free, professional social, mental, and emotional health providers. There are many youth who need our help and unfortunately, the dangers and trauma they face are becoming more acute, so we are finding every possible opportunity to support them.”
Starting today, licensed community-based child and family therapist and social learning specialist are available at four R-Centers during regular business hours for registered R-Center youth and families. Each Center will host an information session on alternating Wednesdays, starting this week.
The session schedule is:
• 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, Tyshaun Cauldwell R-Center for Hope, 524 Campbell St.
• 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, Thomas P. Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster Ave.
• 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, The Honorable Willie Walker Lightfoot R-Center for Equity and Justice, 271 Flint St.
• 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.
“Mayor Evans is focusing our priorities through the lens of our youth,” said Commissioner Dr. Shirley Green. “These services can make a big difference in decreasing violence, developing healthy coping skills, and helping youth learn how to lead successful lives.”
R-Centers provide a wide variety of programs to keep youth and families engaged in a safe place. During the summer, all 11 City R-Centers will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. through 7:30 p.m., and several will be open on Saturday.
To learn more about City R-Centers and how to register for all services, visit CityofRochester.gov/RCenters/.
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