Mental Health Support Available at City R-Centers, “We will not normalize violence,” said Mayor Evans

After the shooting incident at Maplewood Park, Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined by City and County leaders to announce three events designed to connect community members to important mental health support systems. The City will conduct three events, free for Rochester residents, at City R-Centers where PIC, FIT and BreatheDeep counselors will be available to provide immediate support and connect people to longer-term help as needed.

• Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5-7 p.m., at Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St.
• Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 5-7 p.m., at Carter R-Center, 500 Carter St.
• Thursday, Aug. 8, from 5-7 p.m., at Thomas P Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster Ave.

“We will not normalize violence,” said Mayor Evans. “And while the Rochester Police Department and our law enforcement partners work to address the perpetrators of violence, we will work together with the County and our community partners to address the trauma that violence leaves behind.”

Source: City of Rochester