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This publication has been generously
funded by the Greater Rochester
Health Foundation and created by a
learning community of students from
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT),
University/Community Partnerships
and our local community residents.
Bridges to
Wellness/
Puentes a la
Salud
Bridges to Wellness/
Puentes a la Salud
Established in 2008, Bridges to Wellness/
Puentes a la Salud is a resident driven
initiative which uses a collective visioning
process to improve personal and
community health in northeast Rochester.
Areas of focus include:
• Public and Personal Safety
• Personal Development
• Community Pride and Identity
• Mobility and Transportation
Bridges to Wellness is funded by the
Greater Rochester Health Foundation,
managed by the Anthony L. Jordan
Health Center, and supported by a strong
network of community partners.
Community
Welcome
to Our
There are three important organizations
which serve our community CONEA,
Group 14621 Community Association
and NEBCA. These organizations play a
vital role in our community by offering
residents assistance with economic
development, affordable housing and
neighborhood revitalization services.
Jordan Health Center is a
comprehensive primary health care
center that provides adult, adolescent
and pediatric services, OB/GYN, dental
care, optometry, podiatry, mental health
services, HIV primary care and Hepatitis
C treatment. Jordan Health Center
offers same or next day appointments.
All insurances are accepted including
Medicaid. A sliding fee scale is available.
Community Organizations
Anthony L. Jordan Health Center
Jordan serves as the lead agency for the
northeast Bridges to Wellness/Puentes a
la Salud initiative.
82 Holland Street
www.jordanhealth.org
585.423.5800
(Same or next day appointments)
For more information, please contact:
Block Clubs
These small groups of neighbors work
together to shape the environment of
their block through activities such as
block parties, neighborhood walks,
phone trees, clean up projects and
neighborhood beautification. Active block
clubs include those located on Alphonse/
Bernard and Saint Jacobs streets.
Contact Bridges to Wellness/Puentes a la
Salud for information to start or enhance
a block club. Funding is available.
Greg Byrd
[email protected]
423.2810
Lux Street
Avenue D
Lux Street
Avenue D
Our Community
[14]
Holbrooke Street
Gothic Street
Willite Drive
(Bridges to Wellness Target Area)
Herald Street
Group 14621 Community Association
1171 Clinton Avenue North
www.group14621.com
266.4693
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Grants for home repairs
Tool lending library
Financial and legal assistance
Support for area block clubs
House of Mercy [4]
725 Hudson Avenue
www.houseofmercyrochester.org
• Shelter, food, clothing and services
• Accepts clothing, appliances and food
• Welcomes volunteers
North East Block Club Alliance, Inc.
(NEBCA)
1499 Clifford Avenue
544.0140
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Credit counseling
Home buyer education
Housing assistance
Healthcare referral
North Street Community Center [5]
700 North Street
428.7149
• Community recreation center
• Offers classes for computer skills,
fitness and the arts
• Safe place for youth
R Community Bikes [6]
226 Hudson Avenue
www.rcommunitybikes.net
[email protected]
• Educational programs for bicycle
safety and maintenance
• Free bicycles/helmets for children and adults in need
• Accepts bicycle and part donations
• Welcomes volunteers
Bernard Street
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Orpheum Street
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Clifford Avenue
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Churches
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Wadsworth Street
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• Primary healthcare for adults,
adolescents, and children
• Dental care
• OB/GYN
• Mental health services
• Podiatry (foot care)
• Optometry (vision care)
• Addiction medicine
• HIV and Hepatitis C treatment
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Wilson Street
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Woodbury Street
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• Community crime prevention
• Housing assistance
• Community economic development
Saint Jacob Street
Alphonse Street
Anthony L. Jordan Health Center [2]
82 Holland Street
www.jordanhealth.org
423.5800
Coalition Of Northeast Associations
(CONEA) [3]
471 Hudson Avenue
[email protected]
www.conea.org
325.1311
Carter Street
• Early childhood education
• High quality childcare
• School-age care available
North Street
[4]
700 North Street
454.2332
Hudson Avenue
ABC Head Start [1]
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RCAMP (Rochester Community
Asset Mapping Project)
www.rcamp.net
• Locate community resources
and services online
Slater’s Raiders 4 Peace [7]
473 Hudson Avenue
www.sr4peace.com
232.3080
• Community walks to promote safety
• Partners with block clubs
Dag Hammarskjold
School #6 [8]
595 Upper Falls Blvd.
546.7780
• Grades K-6
• Tutoring
• GED Program
• Offers after school programs
Eugenio Maria de Hostos
Charter School [9]
930 Clifford Avenue
www.emhcs.org
544.6170
• Grades 4-6
• Bilingual education
(English and Spanish)
• Extended hours
Henry W. Longfellow
School #36 [10]
85 Saint Jacob Street
342.7270
• Grades Pre-K-6
• Tutoring
• Offers after school Programs
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First Genesis Baptist Church [11]
292 Hudson Avenue
www.firstgenesis.org
454.7418
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Provides food, clothing and services
Open to all people
Accepts donations
Annual community festival
Youth programs
Welcomes volunteers
Northside Church of Christ [12]
634 Hudson Avenue
http://northsidecoc.homestead.com
266.3140
• Support groups for men & women
• Clothing bank
• Monthly community meals
Ibero-American Development Corp.
Sector Community Playground [13]
Clifford Avenue near Orpheum Street
Pulaski Park [14]
Avenue D & North Street
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
311 – City services
211 – Community resources and assistance
411 – Telephone directory information
711 – Deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired communications
911 – Emergencies
800.222.1222 – Poison Control
423.9300 – Crime Stoppers
262.8100 – Rochester City School District
423.2810 -- Bridges to Wellness