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"We do not wish women to have power over men, but
over themselves." -- Mary Wollstonecraft
Rochester NOW is an
organization that works to bring women, as a group, into full equality
and address problems at their root cause, rather than offering aid to
individual women in achieving personal solutions or temporary relief
from oppression. For individual help, contact one of the organizations
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Battering,
Rape,
Sexual Violence
Assistance |
Alternatives for Battered Women
585-232-7353
24 hours a day Confidential Hotline, shelter, counseling, support
groups, children's services, court advocacy, Latina services, dating
violence education, transition program.
Website.
Monroe County Sheriff's Dept. Victim
Assistance Program
585-359-7107
Rape Crisis
Rochester: 585-546-2777
Genesee, Livingston & Orleans Counties Hotline: 800-527-1575
24-hours a day Confidential
Rape Crisis is a service of Planned Parenthood.
Website.
Rochester Police Dept. Victim Assistance Unit
585-428-6630
Individual counseling, assistance in filing for
CVB compensation, transportation to court, accompaniment to court,
property release, restitution assistance, referral, public awareness,
explanation of criminal justice system.
SadlyNormal.org
A website and blog maintained by a Rochester woman for adult survivors
of child sexual abuse. She is working to remove Statue of
Limitation laws in each state regarding child sexual abuse.
Website. Safe
Journey
585-425-1580
P.O. Box 21, Fairport, NY 14450
Serves women and children in transition from domestic violence, who
need individual or group counseling, advocacy, or community referrals
as they heal from abuse. Website. Victim Resource Center of Wayne County
Hotline: 800-456-1172 Newark,
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Disabilities |
Monroe County Women's
Disability Network
A directory for women
with disabilities of resources in Rochester and at the national level
created by a local retired schoolteacher.
Website. |
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Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
Transgender |
Coalition for Lesbian Visibility
Diverse group of
women holding potlucks/socials in Finger Lakes area.
E-mail for information. Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley (GAGV)
585-244-8640 179 Atlantic Ave.
Offers a variety of support groups and services for lesbians, gays,
bisexuals and transgendered. Publishes the monthly newspaper,
Empty Closet. Website.
RIT Gay Alliance
Provides support and advocacy for all gays,
lesbians, bisexuals, and gay-friendly heterosexuals within RIT and the
Rochester area. Website.
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General |
The Anthony Center for Women's Leadership
Part of the
University of Rochester, the Center helps members of the UR community
as well as political, business and professional leaders understand and
overcome barriers to women's leadership.
Website.
YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County
175 N. Clinton Ave. 585-546-5820
A place for women at a
crisis or turning point to move beyond the challenges of unemployment,
drug or alcohol addiction, homelessness and teenage motherhood.
Website. |
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Health |
AIDS Rochester Women's Health Outreach
585-442-2220 x3042
Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
A group of breast cancer survivors along with their family and friends
who work on education and advocacy concerns around breast cancer.
Website.
CLIC on Health
Click on the Local Services tab to search the more than 400
Rochester area health services and programs.
Website.
Coalition To Prevent Lead Poisoning
A group of breast cancer survivors along with their family and friends
who work on education and advocacy concerns around breast cancer.
Website.
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception, or ec, helps women avoid pregnancy after
unprotected sex. For more information, including where to get ec, see
the Planned Parenthood
website.
PEP - Pro-Choice Public Education Project
Created for young women, this website lists
pro-choice resources and ways to get involved. There are also
discussion groups to join. Website.
Planned Parenthood
585-546-2771
Full reproductive health services for women including emergency
contraception pills and abortions. Many services are free - be
sure to ask.
Website or call 1-866-600-6886.
Women's Health Partnership
111 Westfall Rd.
585-753-5978
Comprehensive breast, colorectal and cervical cancer screening services and HPV vaccines for uninsured and
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Legal |
Divorce Planning: A Guide For Women
Available at the Legal Momentum's
website.
Empire Justice Center
585-295-5817
A non-profit law firm that provides legal assistance to those in need
and undertake impact litigation in order to protect and defend the
rights of disenfranchised New Yorkers.
Website.
Monroe County Legal Assistance Center
585-325-2520
Check out the Eligibility section of their website to see if you
qualify for free legal services.
Website.
Legal Services Directory
This directory by the Monroe County Bar Association is
online and lists
many services that are available to the public on a low or no fee
basis.
Surviving Contested Divorce in New York: The
Pretrial Primer by Karen Winner
Check out other resources on Winner's Divorced From Justice
website.
Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County
585-232-3051
Help for low income clients in civil matters, including Family Court
petitions and preparing divorce paperwork.
Website.
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Philanthropy |
Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley
585-242-0940
Maintains an endowment to help women and girls in the Rochester area.
Website. |
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Political
Progressive |
City Newspaper
Rochester's alternative newsweekly.
Website.
CODEPINK Rochester
A women initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement that
seeks positive social change through proactive, creative protest and
non-violent direct action.
Website.
Food Not Bombs
585-234-0884
Provides free vegetarian meals to all who need
on Sundays, 2 p.m., St. Joseph's Park, N. Clinton & Pleasant St.
League of Women Voters
Check its website for more
information.
Metro Justice
585-325-2560
Involved with many progressive issues and a strong NOW supporter.
Website.
Poor People United
A grassroots group of poor people and their advocates, organized to
create community awareness and change around the issues of poverty and
welfare reform. Website.
Rochester's Raging Grannies
Promoting peace, justice, and social and economic equality through
song and humor.
Website. |
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Students |
Choices Campus Community
Resources for student
activists. See website.
RIT Women's Center
See
website.
SUNY- Brockport Women's Center
See website.
University of Rochester, CASHA
Coalition Against Sexual Harassment and Assault. See
website.
University of Rochester Women's Caucus
A Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance. The Women's Caucus works to
educate the University of Rochester campus and community about
feminist issues. See
website. |
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Women
In
Transition |
Sojourner House
585-436-7100
Shelter for women and families, providing a structure to live
independently and the strength to improve lives. See
website.
Women's Resource and Career Center, YWCA
175 N. Clinton Ave. 585-546-5820
Fast practical information
or a referral to community resources as well as career counseling. See
website. |
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