Family Service Rochester

At FSR, we build better lives.

Looking to make a difference in your community? Join us & Meals on Wheels America as a volunteer! We are seeking compassionate individuals to help deliver nutritious meals and provide friendly visits to seniors in need. By volunteering with Meals on Wheels, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your community who may be isolated or struggling with hunger. No experience is necessary, and we offer flexible scheduling to fit your availability. Whether you can volunteer once a week or once a month, your time and effort will be greatly appreciated. Learn more and sign up: https://lnkd.in/gQuPfVdi #volunteering #volunteer #mealsonwheels #seniorindependence [Image: A person holding a meal delivery at the door to another person's home. Text in image says, "Volunteer with Meals on Wheels - deliver nutritious meals and provide friendly visits to seniors in need". Family Service Rochester logo and website are included.]

Join us in welcoming Thomas Hayden, MM, MPH, our new Director of Aging Services! Tom will lead our professional staff and volunteers in our programs supporting older adults, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers to assist them in living safely in the homes and neighborhoods they love. He joins us from LiveWell (formerly the Alzheimer's Resource Center of Connecticut) where he served as Director of Community Services overseeing their Adult Day Center, Memory Café, Cognitive Fitness, My Music for Life, and Opening Minds through Art. A Board Certified Music Therapist, Tom completed a Masters in Public Health from Yale University in 2023. Tom's experience and studies will certainly benefit Family Service Rochester programs that directly support our community. We look forward to his work and leadership with our Caregiver Support and Respite Care, Chore Services, Meals on Wheels, Senior Café, Home Safety Checks, and Older Adult Mental Health programs. Welcome, Tom!

Expressing your feelings and needing help is not a sign of weakness - it’s a sign of strength. Learn more about stigma and mental health myths in the BIPOC community at mhanational.org/july #BIPOCMentalHealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthservices #familyservicerochester

Coverage via KTTC! Our own Katherine Driskell and Dave Beal are in the news for being appointed, "to the Minnesota Board of Directors in their respective areas of expertise." We are so pleased that Katherine Driskell was appointed to the Minnesota Board of Social Work, and that Dave Beal was appointed to the Minnesota Board on Aging. More from the story online: https://lnkd.in/gZmVGC-g

The Family Service Rochester offices are CLOSED Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5. We will be open on Monday, July 8. You can find information about our services and volunteer opportunities at familyservicerochester.org!

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health struggles can help you be a powerful support system for your teen. These signals can also alert you to seek professional help for your teen, setting them on a path to recovery and well-being. Learn the signs and how to open a line of communication with your teen, free, on our site: https://lnkd.in/gujkE7Ku

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more about BIPOC mental health from Mental Health America at mhanational.org/july! #BIPOCMentalHealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthservices #familyservicerochester

Join us in congratulating our own Dave Beal! Dave Beal, Marketing and Communication Manager here at Family Service Rochester, has been appointed by Governor Walz to the Minnesota Board on Aging. The Board develops, coordinates, evaluates, and administers federal and state funds for programs for the aging; makes grants to seven area agencies on aging and non-profit agencies; and serves as an advocate for older persons. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEUttiFZ Dave also serves at FSR as the Age Friendly Olmsted County Coordinator.

One way to get to know a community while traveling is to volunteer! We want to thank members of St. Paul’s Church from St. Louis, MO who spent time volunteering with Family Service Rochester and helped a senior with yard work. While visiting Rochester, the group volunteered for local organizations. Thank you very much! [Image: A group of 11 smiling people stand near a home on a green lawn in front of trees.] #volunteering #groupvolunteering #seniorindependence #community