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Resources- Local

Acupuncture

  • Mindful Medicine 421 Penbrooke Dr. #12A, Building D, Penfield, NY 14526. (585) 481-1811. Dr. Olden is an Internal Medicine physician offering Acupuncture in Rochester NY, with specialized training in the management of symptoms such as pain, nausea, depression, anxiety, shortness of breath, and insomnia.
  • University of Rochester Medical Center Offers acupuncture services in various locations.  (585) 341-9150
  • University of Rochester Pain Treatment Center (Dept. of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine) 180 Sawgrass Drive, Suite 210, Rochester, NY 14620; (585) 242-1300 has an acupuncturist on staff.

Adaptive (Inclusive Recreation)

Art, Music, and Dance Therapy

  • Spectrum Creative Arts Center at 3300 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618, (585) 383-1999. Offers individual music and art therapy.  
  • Rochester Art Therapy at 595 Blossom Road, Suite 310, Rochester, NY 14610, (585) 420-8494. Offers art therapy; specialties include grief and compassion fatigue.
  • Halligan Art Therapy Services located at 215 Alexander Street, Suite 200. Rochester, NY 14607; (585) 557-3323. Offers art therapy with specialization in working with people who have dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Traumatic Brain Injury. They also work with issues of grief and loss.
  • Nazareth College York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618; (585) 389-2541. Student clinicians offer art therapy under the direction of licensed art therapists.

Bodywork/Massage

Caregiver Support

  • Family Caregiver Alliance Offers online support groups for caregivers. This organization has a goal of providing services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments, such as Parkinson’s, stroke, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers.  Call (800)445-8106.
  • The Veterans Association has a range of information and resources for caregivers.  There is a Caregivers Support Line and a section of tips and tools as well as many downloadable information sheets and brochures.
  • Domus Pacis Provides respite places for cancer patients and families.
  • Rochester Regional Health Hospice and Palliative Care Services: The Center for Compassion and Healing Resources and Support  Dealing effectively with major loss or transition affects more than just your physical well-being. Emotional and spiritual health is vital, too. At the Center, you can benefit from a wide-range of services to help you heal, regardless of why you need our help. Wellness activities, education, support, and healing therapies focus on easing suffering, providing comfort, and improving your quality of life.

Float Tank

  • The Bodymind Float Center  at 622-2 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY; (585) 413-0616. Floating involves relaxing in warm salt water pools or tanks and is said to help with pain management and a sense of well-being.

Grief Services

  • UR Medicine Home Care Bereavement Losing a loved one isn’t easy to prepare for or accept. Grieving is a healthy and normal response to loss. We provide support through the bereavement process and can help individuals and families heal. We’re available to provide you or your family with as much or as little assistance before or after a loved one has died, at no cost. Our Bereavement Program is an extension of our hospice care and helps address feelings of loss, grief or sorrow.
  • Bereavement Services | Rochester Regional Health Our Hospice Care services provide an extensive menu of support groups for caregivers and the bereaved. Trained bereavement professionals are also available for more information or to make an appointment.
  • The Grief & Trauma Recovery Centre at 1100 University Avenue, Suites 203/204, Rochester, NY  14607; (585) 735-4785 offers a variety of counseling services to those dealing with grief and loss.
  • Crossbridge Wellness Affiliates at 2000 S. Winton Road, Blgd. 4, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14618; (585) 473-2678 offers a general grief group and one for parents grieving the loss of their children.
  • GriefShare  An international organization that supports grief groups at various locations.  
  • The Compassionate Friends A national organization that provides grief support. There is a chapter at the First Unitarian Church, 220 South Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14610-2956. Contact Steven at (585) 727-9584 or email stecola1214@yahoo.com. The Rochester chapter’s website is http://www.tcfrochester.org.
  • Rochester Center for Pet Grief and Loss At 95 Allens Creek Road, Building 1, Suite 114, Rochester, NY 14618; (585) 615-5492 offers a support group for people who are grieving the loss of a pet.

Healthy Eating

Integrated Cancer Care (Oncology)

  • The University of Rochester Medical Center offers integrated care and wellness services for cancer patients at the Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14623; (585) 275-5830.  Services include exercise programs, massage therapy, acupuncture, nutritional services, cooking classes, yoga (for patients and caregivers), art therapy, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, meditation, and yoga.

Medical Hypnosis

  • Blossom Hypnosis Located at 20 Office Parkway, Suite 201, Pittsford, NY 14534; (585) 281-2988 Certified hypnotherapist provides treatment for anxiety, stress management, and pain management.

Mental and Spiritual practices

  • The Rochester Zen Center 7 Arnold Park, Rochester, NY 14607-2082; (585) 473-9180 offers group and individual instruction in meditation.
  • UR Center for Community Health and Prevention offers a group program in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 46 Prince Street, Rochester; (585) 530-2050.  
  • Buddhi Institute Offers wisdom courses based on mindfulness, spiritual development programs, private coaching sessions, meditation classes and retreats, and guidebooks for individual study and meditation practice. The teachings and trainings do not focus on a particular religious tradition. A women’s group is available. 500 Helendale Road, Suite 260, Rochester, NY; (585) 672-5250 
  • The Assisi Institute at 1400 North Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14609; (585) 473-8731 offers classes in Kriya yoga and meditation (based on mystic Christianity), including an online meditation course.  A men’s spirituality group is held once a month.  
  • Mercy Spirituality Center 65 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620; (585) 473-6893 offers classes and retreats on topics related to spirituality.  Recent topics included centering prayer, Christian meditation, and art and spirituality. There are also 12 Step programs and spiritual direction is available.

Neurofeedback/Biofeedback

  • Leslie Randall, LCAT, ATR, BC  625 Panorama Train, Building 1, Suite 230 Rochester, NY 14625; (585) 257-0886. Offers cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback and art therapy.

Pet Assisted Therapy

  • Lollipop Farm at 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450; Contact Esca M. Strumph at (585) 223-1330, ext. 139 for information on pet assisted therapy.
  • Equicenter 3247 Rush Mendon Road, Honeoye Falls. NY 14472; (585) 624-7772. Offers therapeutic riding for people of all ages.

Physical Therapy

Relational Practices/Mental Health

  • URMC Department of Psychiatry: Institute for the Family Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642; (585) 275-0320 Provides therapeutic and consultation services to individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.  
  • URMC Mental Health and Wellness: General Adult Outpatient Services 300 Crittenden Blvd. Rochester, NY 14642; (585) 273-5050.  Provides individual, family, couples, and group counseling for individuals 18 years of age and older.  They offer specializations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Problem Solving Therapy.  There is also an Adult Ambulatory Clinic at Science Parkway (315 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620).  Spanish Language Services are also available.
  • Older Adult Outpatient Clinic (585) 279-7849 Provides specialized mental health care for adults age 65 and older, including individual, group, and family counseling.
  • Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center 121 North Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14614; (585) 325-1180, ext 114 Faith-based organization that offers free mental health services to those who cannot afford the cost of their insurance co-payments. Services include psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, psychiatric collaboration and referral, case management/advocacy, and peer support meetings.
  • Perspectives Mental Health Counseling 45 Prince Street, LL004, Rochester, NY 14607; (585) 406-3012. Offers therapy groups for individuals coping with a medical illness and another for spouses who are caring for a person with medical issues.  E-mail jbondperspectives@gmail.com.
  • Pathfinder Psychotherapy Specializes in grief and loss, life-limiting illness, supporting care partners, older adults, and Highly Sensitive Persons.

Finding others: The Rochester area has many providers of counseling services. They include psychiatrists (MD’s), nurse practitioners (NP’s), psychologists (Ph.D. or Psy.D. ), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT’s), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), and social workers (LSW or LCSW).  Psychiatrists and NP’s are the only practitioners who can prescribe psychotropic medications. Psychologists as well as some psychiatrists can do testing to identify the type and severity of mental illnesses.  Any of the above may offer counseling services to individuals, families, and groups. Below are two online resources for identifying providers who meet your needs:

Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Therapeutic Yoga

  • Michael Amy Yoga and Physical Therapy (585) 451-3851 or michaelamyyogapt@gmail.com.  Adaptive/Inclusive yoga class offered for those with physical disabilities and those who use wheelchairs.  Offered Thursdays 4:15-5:30 at Central Rock Gym, 725 Averill Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 and taught by a physical therapist who is also a registered yoga teacher.
  • TozziYoga Whether your goal is getting back to the gym; relieving pain, aches, and tension; or sitting on the floor to play with your kids, yoga therapy can help.

Speech-Language Pathology Services

Support Groups

  • Huntington’s Disease
    • Huntington’s Disease Society of America 5055 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902, New York, New York 10018. Help line:  (800) 345-4372. Support groups: Caregiver support group, parent caregiver support group, HD positive, early symptoms support group, Gene negative in an HD family support group and HD at risk/not tested support group. Downloadable resource guide for care givers and families.
    • University of Rochester Medical Center. 919 Westfall Road, Blgd. C, Suite 220, Rochester, NY 14618. Support group for patients and caregivers, summer camp. Contact Amy Chesire at (585) 341-7519 or amy_chesire@urmc.rochester.edu
  • Migraine
  • Parkinson’s Disease
    • The Parkinson’s Foundation has groups that are open to anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s, spouse/partner, support people, and friends. 
    • Rochester Parkinson Network We are dedicated to empowering individuals affected by Parkinson's Disease (PD) by providing knowledge and fostering relationships that enhance their quality of life. We aim to cultivate a supportive community and bridge information gaps. They maintain a list of local support groups and resources at the Rochester Parkinson Network in Rochester, NY.
  • Alzheimer’s and Dementia
    • Alzheimer’s Association 
    • Rochester and Finger Lakes Region Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association  435 East Henrietta Road. Rochester, NY 14620; (800) 272-3900 provides programs, services, and advocacy to people living in a nine-county area.  A support group is held on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 PM for patients, caregivers, family, and friends.  Caregiver support groups are offered at multiple locations. 
    • Dementia Mentors Hosts virtual memory cafés, a social gathering for those living with dementia. One-on-one mentoring sessions are also offered.
    • Positive Approach to Care  Teepa's Snow Approach™ methods, a series of simple techniques, are based on understanding the areas of the brain that are no longer working and making use of the parts of the brain that are still active, so you can Protect and Grow Your Relationship, Experience Less Resistance, Experience Less Stress. Visit her YouTube Channel as well. 
  • Epilepsy
    • HOBSCOTCH: Home Based Self-Management & Cognitive Training Changes Lives. People with epilepsy commonly have problems with cognitive functions such as learning, concentration, and memory. These problems can occur for a variety of reasons, including the underlying cause of a person’s epilepsy, brain abnormalities, recurrent seizures, side effects of anti-seizure medicines, or any combination of these.
  • Multiple Sclerosis

If you would like to have us add a resource to our site, please email us at: NeurologyPalliativeCare@URMC.Rochester.edu