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MyWayfinder
MyWayfinder is a free online resource that connects individuals with local health, human services, education, and community support. Users can search by service, provider, need, or ZIP code, or use a guided check-in to identify resources that match their needs. The platform brings community services together in one place, making it easier to find support, connect with providers, and take the next step.
🔗 https://my-wayfinder.org/home

Urban League of Rochester
Provides job training, youth mentoring, GED and college readiness programs, family services, and homeownership education—especially for historically underserved communities.
🔗 https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/

Action for a Better Community
Offers education, employment, and supportive services including programs for youth, reentry, recovery, and economic self-sufficiency.
🔗 https://www.abcinfo.org/

Goodwill Workforce Development
Provides job readiness services to individuals in the community who are trying to overcome obstacles when getting or keeping a job.
🔗 https://www.goodwillfingerlakes.org/programs/workforce-development

Rochester Works
Monroe County’s designated workforce development agency offering free employment services, resume help, job search tools, training grants, and hiring events for job seekers of all backgrounds.
🔗 https://rochesterworks.org/

Department of Labor Career Centers
Rochester – State Street
🔗 https://dol.ny.gov/location/rochester-career-center
Rochester – Waring Rd.
🔗 https://dol.ny.gov/location/rochester-works-career-center-waring-road

City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Human Services
Provides workforce development support, tools and events to engage and train the community youth and adults for workforce skills and sustainability.
🔗 https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/department-recreation-and-human-services-drhs/workforce-development?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Catholic Charities
Provides compassionate and comprehensive services to vulnerable families and individuals in need across all stages of life.
🔗 https://ww2.fcscharities.org/services/

Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)
Serves people who have recently returned home from incarceration. Their comprehensive employment and training services help individuals connect to a job and career. CEO exists to create greater opportunities for people who face multiple barriers to economic success.
🔗 https://www.ceoworks.org/

Legal Assistance of Western New York – Reentry Services
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® increases access to justice through excellent legal representation, advocacy, and service. They provide free legal aid to people with civil legal problems in western New York.
🔗 https://www.lawny.org

Judicial Process Commission (JPC)
Judicial Process Commission empowers individuals to rebuild their lives after incarceration, by providing the tools, support, and opportunities needed for successful reintegration into the community.
🔗 https://rocjpc.org/

New York State Department of Labor
Justice Involvement and Finding Employment
🔗 https://dol.ny.gov/individuals-who-are-justice-involved

Rochester Public Library
Reentry resources and strategies for overcoming barriers from arrest and conviction records.
🔗 https://roccitylibrary.org/services/outreach/moving-forward/

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Arc of Monroe
The Arc of Monroe provides services to over 1,500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Monroe County.
🔗 https://arcmonroe.org

Goodwill Workforce Development
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes offers Job Readiness Services to individuals in our community trying to overcome obstacles keeping them from getting or keeping a job.
🔗 https://www.goodwillfingerlakes.org/programs/workforce-development

ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation)
Assisting Individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors guide individuals through service programs they need to reach their employment goal.
🔗 https://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr

Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL – Rochester)
Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL) is a group created to support independent living and disability resources by providing information and assistance for housing, transportation, home care, securing benefits and other disability services. They help you recognize your disability rights and be your network and voice to ensure you comfortably live your life to its fullest potential.
🔗 https://www.rcil.org

Center for Disability Rights (CDR)
The Center for Disability Rights, Inc. (CDR) is a not-for-profit, community-based advocacy and service organization for people with all types of disabilities.
🔗 https://cdrnys.org

Job Accommodation Network
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations.
🔗 https://askjan.org/

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Veterans Outreach Center
Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. is committed to Serving Those Who Serve U.S. through free, personalized services that empower veterans and their families to achieve stability and success.
🔗 https://veteransoutreachcenter.org/employment-assistance/
🔗 https://veteransoutreachcenter.org/

Monroe County Veterans Service Agency
Veterans Helping Veterans: A Partnership of Monroe County Veterans Services Agency and CompeerCORPS.
🔗 https://www.monroecounty.gov/vsa

New York State Division of Veterans’ Services – Rochester Office
The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) advocates on behalf of New York’s Veterans and their families, as individuals and as a group, to ensure they receive benefits granted by law for service in the United States Uniformed Services.
🔗 https://veterans.ny.gov
🔗 https://veterans.ny.gov/employment
🔗 https://veterans.ny.gov/location/new-york-state-department-veterans-services-rochester

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Center for Youth, Bridge to Peace
A Bridge to Peace provides youth-centered activities, programs and an open and welcoming space to encourage positive youth engagement, socialization and restorative practices.
🔗 https://www.centerforyouth.net/about/bridgetopeace/

REACH Advocacy
REACH is a Referral and Evaluation service for Abused Children located within the Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester. An experienced team of social workers and pediatric health care providers are specially trained to care for children who may have been physically or sexually abused. This program provides medical evaluations ensuring every effort is made to serve the needs of children and their families in a relaxed and friendly setting, and is committed to reducing trauma, fostering healing and promoting advocacy on behalf of children in need.
🔗 https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/community-outreach-programs/reach-program

Center for Youth
Committed to empowering and advocating for vulnerable youth while always elevating their voices, and to provide comprehensive programs completely free, voluntary, and confidentially.
🔗 https://www.centerforyouth.net/

211 Lifeline
211/LIFE LINE is a free, confidential, 24-hour phone, chat, text service, and searchable online database. They take a compassionate approach to providing information, referral, and crisis/suicide prevention services.
🔗 https://www.211lifeline.org/

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Rochester Public Library
Includes information for: Lowering Barriers from Arrest and Conviction Records, Lowering Barriers to Employment, Legal Relief Options, Local Reentry Organizations, Employment, Education, Emergency Shelter/Food, Medical, Mental Health & Substance Use Services, Medical Insurance, Legal Assistance Organizations, Financial Assistance, Crisis Hotlines, Veterans, and Other Resources.
🔗 https://roccitylibrary.org/services/outreach/moving-forward/

Child Care Council
A resource to help increase awareness of available child care resources in Monroe County.
🔗 https://childcarecouncil.com/

Society or the Protection and Care of Children (SPCC)
SPCC’s mission is to provide the best opportunities for a bright future by respectfully partnering with children and their families, advocating for their health, well-being, and safety, and working to heal and strengthen relationships. SPCC strives to provide a healthy work culture that supports high-quality and compassionate services for children and families in our community, the following values are the foundation of all we do and guide us through times of growth and change.
🔗 https://www.spcc-roch.org/

City of Rochester Youth Programs and Services
Providing safe spaces, engaging activities, and mentorship opportunities that help kids and teens thrive in school, at home, and in their communities.
🔗 https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/department-recreation-and-human-services-drhs/youth-services

City of Rochester R Centers
Providing safe spaces, engaging activities, and mentorship opportunities that help kids and teens thrive in school, at home, and in their communities.
🔗 https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/department-recreation-and-human-services-drhs/r-centers-locations-amenities-programs 

Recovered
Getting help for a substance use disorder can change a person’s life. With a dedicated treatment program and help from addiction specialists, you or a loved one can begin to live their life free of drugs and alcohol. Recovered is here to help individuals achieve this goal.
🔗 https://recovered.org/