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Office of Mental Health

Rochester Psychiatric Center

ABOUT US

Rochester Psychiatric Center has been a provider of mental health services to the greater Rochester community for over 125 years. We deliver specialized inpatient care as well as a full range of supportive outpatient services. We provide care to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.

Our mission is to work together with our patients and their family to provide recovery-oriented services in a safe environment.

Contact
Phone: (585) 241-1200
Fax: (585) 241-1424
TTY: (585) 241-1982
E-Mail: Rochester Psychiatric Center

Address:
1111 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York 14620
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Employment Opportunities
Join the Rochester PC team

Public Notification Regarding Quality/Safety Concerns
If you have a patient safety concern, contact the Joint Commission.

Visiting Hours

 

Adult Services Unit (ASU)

Rochester Regional Forensic Unit

Tuesday – Friday

6:00 - 8:00 pm

6:30 – 8:15 pm

Saturdays and Holidays

1:00 – 4:00 pm
6:00 – 8:00 pm

1:00 – 4:00 pm
6:30 - 8:15 pm

If you are unable to visit during the designated times, please work with the treatment team to coordinate an alternative time to visit.

SERVICES

Adult Services Unit
This unit offers comprehensive and integrated treatment for inpatients 18 years and older. Our program is for people 18 years and older who need of an intensive level of care before returning to community living. While stabilizing symptoms, the treatment team works with the patient and their support network to provide person centered, quality care.

Referrals for admission come from acute stay hospitals in Rochester and its surrounding counties. For more information, contact the Admissions Coordinator at 585-241-1200

Rochester Regional Forensic Unit
The Forensic Unit provides inpatient psychiatric treatment to mentally ill individuals who are currently involved or were involved with the Criminal Justice System.

Children and Youth Services
Rochester PC provides community services for young people in Rochester and the surrounding counties.

    Livingston County Mobile Mental Health Team
    The Mobile Health Team provides crisis intervention services and outreach to the children and youth of Livingston County. They work with individual youth and their families to develop community supports and prevent unnecessary hospitalization or re-hospitalization.

    Smith Road Community Residence
    Smith Road is a home for adolescents coping with a serious mental illness. It supports residents as they develop and expand their social, emotional, and functional behaviors. Residents work to gain skills and engage in normative behaviors and programs within the community setting.

    OnTrackNY
    This innovative treatment program is for individuals ages 16 to 30 who have recently experienced the symptoms of psychosis. Participants and their families receive a range of services from the multidisciplinary team. OnTrackNY helps people achieve their goals for school, work, and relationships.

Community Services
Rochester PC offers outpatient services, community residences and other programs to promote independence and recovery.

Counties Served

  • Monroe
  • Genesee
  • Livingston
  • Orleans
  • Wayne
  • Wyoming

Age Groups Served

Adolescents: 12 to 17 years of age
Adults 18 years of age and older

Additional Resources

GET INVOLVED

Friends of RPC
The Friends of RPC are a group of caring and concerned family members and local citizens. Their active participation and generous financial support have touched the lives of thousands of patients.

What they do:

  • operate the non-profit hospital gift shop
  • award annual staff nursing scholarships
  • sponsor summer picnics, special outings, holiday and birthday gifts for every patient
  • sponsor special programs and activities

New members are always welcome.

Volunteer Opportunities
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available at RPC. All volunteers will receive a brief orientation before beginning their experience.

To learn more about the Friends of RPC or volunteer opportunities, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (585) 241-1200.

Comments or questions about the information on this page can be directed to the Rochester Psychiatric Center Administration.