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What Are The Resources In This Community?


There are several ways to find out about community resources. You can always call Lifeline by dialing 211 for an up-to-date listing of all resources in Monroe County.

You can also find a comprehensive listing of services in Monroe County at the Fingerlakes 211 System web site: www.211fingerlakes.org.  This site is helpful to find out what is available in your community. You can fill in the blanks in the chart below to create a quick-reference list of referral resources for families in your jurisdiction or area.

 Types of Services  Agency  Contact Information
Information & Referral Services
LIFELINE
 585-275-5151
Social Services
Monroe County Department of Human & Health Services
 585-753-6000
Support for Parents
 
 
Parent Help-Lines or
Hot-lines
Rochester Parent Network

 292-BABY (2229) or

www.rochesterparentnetwork.org

Drop-in Babysitting
 
 
Child Care Centers
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has created a website that allows parents to search for child care providers
 
The Western NY Child Care Council is a Rochester-based agency that provides comprehensive child care resources, training, and referrals for parents and providers.
 585-654-4720
 
Others
 
Domestic Violence
NYS Domestic Violence Hotline Alternatives for Battered Women
1-800-942-6906 /
1-800-942-6908
Spanish Speaking
585-232-7353
Emergency Babysitting Service
 
 
Homemaker Services
 
 
Parent Aides
Monroe County Department of Health – Maternal/Child Division
585-274-5437
Parent Education Classes
 
 
County Mental Health Services
Mental Health Main Office
585-428-4990
Youth Emergency Services
 
 
Food Cupboards
 
 
Shelters – for homeless or domestic violence for women
 
 
Clothing Storehouses
 
 
Church Groups
 
 
Community-Based Organizations
 
 
Neighborhood Wellness Centers
 
 
Substance Use Treatment Intake Services
Monroe County Alcohol Hotline
Monroe County Drug Use Hotline
585-275-0505
Mental Health Services
 
 
Alcoholics Anonymous
 
 
Narcotics Anonymous
 
 
Counseling Services – individual and family
 
 
Al-Anon
 
 
Alateen
 
 

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