Community Resources{For New & Expectant Parents}
ADOPTION RESOURCES | BREASTFEEDING| CHILD CARE REFERRAL | Adoption Resources
100 Metro Park., Rochester 14623.................................................................................................................... 350-2500 ....................................................................................................................................................................................
441 East Ave., Rochester 14607 ...................................................................................................................... 461-0110 www.jfsrochester.org Breastfeeding
Operates in conjuction with Highland Hospital Lactation Education services. .................................................................................................................................................................................... Highland Hospital Lactation Consultant.............................................................................................................. 341-6808 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Highland Hospital Mother's Help Line................................................................................................................. 341-8021 .................................................................................................................................................................................... La Leche League Lifeline.................................................................................................................................. 275-5151 Call Lifeline for your local chapter. Go to www.llusa.org for area meeting times and other information. www.rochestergeneral.org
URMC Breastfeeding Hotline............................................................................................................................. 275-9575 (Noon-1 p.m. M-W-F)
The Specialty Shop at Strong Memorial Hospital................................................................................................ 273-1276 (10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. M-F) Child Care Referral
595 Blossom Rd., Ste. 120, Rochester 14610.................................................................................................... 654-4720 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Childbirth Education
Highland Hospital Center for Women 1000 South Ave., Rochester 14620.................................................................................................. 473-2229 or 271-4636 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Highland Hospital Childbirth Classes................................................................................................................. 473-2229 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Infertility Focus P.O. Box 92481, Rochester 14692................................................................................................................... 385-1628 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region 114 University Ave., Rochester 14605.......................................................................................................... 866-600-6886 A non-profit organization that provides education and reproductive health-care services regardless of age, race, sexual .................................................................................................................................................................................... Rochester General Childbirth Education Program 1425 Portland Ave., 14621................................................................................................................................ 922-5800 www.rochestergeneralhospital.org Rochester General Hospital offers a modern Birthing Center, outstanding pediatric services and leading-edge, minimally .................................................................................................................................................................................... Strong Beginnings Education Program 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester 14642................................................................................................................. 275-0096 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Strong Fertility Center 500 Red Creek Drive, Suite 220, Rochester 146.................................................................................................. 487-3378 fertility.urmc.edu Strong Midwifery Group 905 Culver Rd., Rochester 14609...................................................................................................................... 275-7892 midwifery.urmc.edu Hospitals
Golisano Children's Hospital 601 Elmwood Ave. .......................................................................................................................................... 275-2100 A division of U of R Medical Center, Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong Memorial Hospital is the area's only children's .................................................................................................................................................................................... Highland Hospital 1000 South Ave., Rochester 14620.................................................................................................................... 473-2200 Exceptional healthcare specialist skill delivered with a warm, attentive, compassionate attitude. A family-centered hospital .................................................................................................................................................................................... Newark Wayne Community Hospital 1212 Driving Park Ave. ..................................................................................................... 877-922-LINK (-5465), Toll Free Dedicated to providing the best care possible (to people from Wayne County and beyond) in direct partnership with Rochester .................................................................................................................................................................................... General Hospital. Rochester General Hospital 1425 Portland Ave., Rochester.......................................................................................................................... 922-4000 Modern Birthing Center, outstanding pediatric services and leading-edge, minimally invasive OB/GYN procedures. Among .................................................................................................................................................................................... Strong Memorial Hospital 601 Elmwood Ave. ............................................................................................................................ 275-URMC (-8762) Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital and Golisano Children's Hospital (w/other Strong Health care providers) are part .................................................................................................................................................................................... Unity Hospital (formerly Park Ridge Hospital) 1555 Long Pond Rd. ....................................................................................................................................... 723-7000 Offering specialty services at Unity Hospital and at more than 50 other locations throughout Rochester and Monroe County (incl. Unity St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, formerly St. Mary's Hospital). .................................................................................................................................................................................... Midwifery Care
DONA International (Doulas of North America) ..................................................................................................................................... 888-788-DONA (3662), Toll Free .................................................................................................................................................................................... Doula Cooperative ........................................................................................................................................... 234-0164 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Strong Midwifery 905 Culver Rd., Rochester 14609...................................................................................................................... 275-7892 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Support Groups & Services
2-1-1 Finger Lakes Region ............................................................................................. 2-1-1; 1-877-FLNY-211, Toll Free Available 24 hours a day. Run by local counselors trained to address your needs. Providing information and human service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 292-BABY ................................................................................................................................... 292-BABY (292-2229) Free phone service connects parents w/Non-Emergency questions about baby/child health or development to pediatric .................................................................................................................................................................................... Al Sigl Center 1000 Elmwood Ave., Ste. 300, Rochester 14620 ................................................................................................ 442-4100 Providing shared and dedicated facilities, business services, awareness and financial support for independent human service .................................................................................................................................................................................... Autism Speaks, Inc. Funding global biomedical research, raising awareness about autism and brining hope to those dealing with related .................................................................................................................................................................................... Birthright of Rochester 3380 Monroe Ave., Ste. 103, Rochester 14618 .................................................................................................. 385-2100 Emergency pregnancy support services. Pregnancy tests, non-judgmental counseling, follow-up, material assistance & .................................................................................................................................................................................... Easter Seals N.Y. 103 White Spruce Blvd., Rochester 14623 ........................................................................................................ 292-5831 Provides assistance to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs to live, learn and work independently in .................................................................................................................................................................................... Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton 1650 South Ave., Ste. 300, Rochester 14620 .................................................................................................... 442-4430 www.epilepsyfoundation.org/rochester Aiming to prevent, control & cure epilepsy through service, education, advocacy & research. Helping people w/epilepsy & .................................................................................................................................................................................... Family Resource Centers of Crestwood 89 Genesee St., 2nd floor in Bishop Kearney Rochester 14611 ........................................................................... 436-0370 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Flower City Down Syndrome Network 2117 Buffalo Road #132, Rochester, 14624 ........................................................................................ 56Tri-21 (568-7421) A group of individuals joined to provide support & education regarding issues relating to Down Syndrome to families & the .................................................................................................................................................................................... Infertility Focus P.O Box 343, Pittsford 14534 .......................................................................................................................... 385-1628 Offers support, education and information to individuals and couples at any stage of and with any type of infertility. .................................................................................................................................................................................... La Leche League Lifeline ................................................................................................................................. 275-5151 Call Lifeline for your local chapter. Go to www.lllusa.org for area meeting times and other information. .................................................................................................................................................................................... March of Dimes (Genesee/Finger Lakes Div.) 3445 Winton Pl., Ste. 121, Rochester 14623 ..................................................................................................... 424-3250 Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. .................................................................................................................................................................................... Mental Health Association Better Days Ahead 320 Goodman St. N., Rochester 14607 ............................................................................................................. 325-3145 Endorses creative thinking, focuses on family strengths, supports action which empowers. Information, referrals & support. .................................................................................................................................................................................... Aenon Baptist Church, 175 Genesee St. .................................................................................................................................................................................... Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) Clubs Various locations throughout Rochester ............................................................................................................ 234-6667 MOMS offers support to stay-at-home moms and their children, as well as playgroups and other activities. .................................................................................................................................................................................... Mothers & More Rochester www.MothersandMoreRochester.org Extended neighborhood of women which meets twice monthly to share concerns, friendship, acceptance & fun. .................................................................................................................................................................................... Mothers of Twins Club www.grmotc.com .................................................................................................................................................................................... Noogieland (at Gilda's Club Rochester) 255 Alexander St.. Rochester 14607 ................................................................................................................ 423-9700 Noogieland is a unique arts & activities based program that meets the needs of children who have cancer or a loved one who .................................................................................................................................................................................... Parents Without Partners P.O. Box 204, Fairport 14450 .......................................................................................................................... 251-3647 pwproc683@yahoo.com • groups.msn.com/pwp0683 Support, friendship, an exchange of parenting techniques and growth opportunities await single parents and their children. .................................................................................................................................................................................... Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region 114 University Ave., Rochester 14605 ......................................................................................................... 866-600-6886 A non-profit organization that provides education and reproductive health-care services regardless of age, race, sexual .................................................................................................................................................................................... Rochester Area Birth Network 6 Thomas Circle, Fairport, 14450 ...................................................................................................................... 425-7105 ahaas@rabn.org • www.rabn.org The purpose of Rochester Area Birth Network is to advocate for health, safety and informed options in childbearing. .................................................................................................................................................................................... Rochester Holistic Moms & Holistic Moms West Local chapter of a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting mothers with an interest in natural health and mindful .................................................................................................................................................................................... Rochester Society for the Protection and Care of Children 148 South Fitzhugh St., Rochester 14608 ......................................................................................................... 325-6101 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Inc. 333 Westmoreland Dr., Rochester 14620 .......................................................................................................... 442-5437 Providing a home-away-from-home for families while their receive healthcare in Rochester area hospitals. Also awarding .................................................................................................................................................................................... Stepfamily Assoc. of Rochester 121 Southwood Lane, Rochester 14618 ............................................................................................................ 442-3440 A non-profit organization offering education, support and counseling on the challenges involved in blending families and .................................................................................................................................................................................... United Cerebral Palsy Association 3399 Winton Rd. S., Rochester 14623 .............................................................................................................. 334-6000 cprochester.cias.rit.edu/site/index.html .................................................................................................................................................................................... |
