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Rochester Area Treatment Committee

Facilities Information Packet

Each meeting that the treatment committee takes to a facility has a sheet in this packet outlining the pertinent information pertaining to that meeting and its facility. On these sheets is the facility name, meeting place, time, directions to the facility, sobriety requirements, number of people allowed, contact names and numbers as well as any other information regarding that facility or meeting.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THE MEETINGS REQUIRE A CONFIRMATION PHONE CALL DURING THE WEEK PRIOR TO THE MEETING!!! BE SURE TO MAKE THESE CALLS.

FORENSIC UNIT, PARK RIDGE WOMEN’S RESIDENCE, ROCHESTER PSYCH CENTER ALL REQUIRE CALLS.

It is suggested that groups make a courtesy call to the treatment facility they are covering for the month to introduce the group and to confirm your commitment.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND ANY MEETING YOU ARE SCHEDULED FOR AND YOU CANNOT GET ANYONE ELSE TO COVER THE MEETING PLEASE CALL ONE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE TREATMENT COMMITTEE.

CHAIRPERSON: Joe S. (585) 957-8167

CO-CHAIR Cindy S (585) 233-1265 .

TREASURER/LIT REP Michelle (585) 415-6347

TREATMENT LIAISON Dan C. (585) 355-4811

SECRETARY Natalie E (585)

ORIENTATION REP Joe L. (585) 880-9154

Rochester Area Treatment Facilities Information Packet

REVISED JANUARY 2018 (JS)

What qualifications should an A.A. member have to carry the message to treatment facilities?

Taken from Pages 8-10 of the brochure “A.A. in Treatment Facilities”

1. Some good sobriety

For exactly how long, nobody can say. Some members handle this kind of A.A. activity beautifully soon after getting sober, especially when they are accompanied by an experienced member. But others need a longer time before getting into this kind of work

2. Personal experience of alcoholism and recovery

This, of course, is the chief, and unique, qualification we have. You do not need to have been hospitalized yourself to twelfth-step someone in a treatment facility. No more than you need a prison record to carry the message into a correctional institution. What is important to share is the pain we once felt and the joy in recovery we now feel.

3. A common sense approach

Our Fellowship of nonprofessionals firmly resists getting organized. As A.A.’s know, we do not have any A.A. rules or bosses. On the other hand, professional treatment facilities have to be well organized to do their job and meet various legal requirements. Their personnel often have to be professionally trained if the agency is to be properly licensed. Staff members do not take their duties lightly.

Alcoholism is a grave illness. When we carry A.A.’s message of hope, experience, and strength, we know this is serious business.

4. A cheerful humility

We simply put the message in front of the alcoholic in treatment. What the alcoholic does with it is not our business. He or she may ignore it or use it. The alcoholic needs to be free to choose without our getting vain if the message is used, or angry or discouraged if it is ignored.

5. Ability to follow directions

In carrying our message into treatment facilities, our personal will is subject to authority in at least two ways:

First the ultimate authority for A.A. work is, of course, a loving God as He may express himself in the group conscience. Sometimes, for the good of A.A. and for the good of those we are trying to help, we as individuals have to do things differently from the way we might ourselves like.

Second: the professional treatment facility is in charge of its patients or clients and is responsible for them. If A.A. members do not conform to the rules and regulations of the facility, they may not be asked to return. So, carrying the message into such places calls for patience and self-discipline, keeping in mind that we need not compromise our Traditions.

6. Dependability

Once an A.A. commitment is made to any institution or organization, we cannot let our Fellowship down by not living up to the agreement. We go to any lengths to perform faithfully the services promised in the name of A.A. We try not to let anything interfere with keeping our work.

What people think of A.A. depends on us. If we are reliable then A.A. seems so. If we are not, it makes A.A. look bad. Since A.A.’s public relations policy is based on attraction, not promotion that leaves it up to each of us to reflect the attractiveness of the A.A. way of life.

7. Broad knowledge of A.A.

Members who have been to meetings in only one or two A.A. groups in one community may not have a broad acquaintance with our Fellowship.

To be the best possible message-carrier, try to visit other local groups. In addition, a thorough knowledge of A.A. literature and material will be beneficial in carrying our message.

The deeper and broader our understanding of all aspects of our Fellowship ( including all three of our Legacies: Recovery, Unity, and Service), the more we have to offer the troubled newcomer.

8. Ability to stick to our own business

Carrying the message to alcoholics in treatment facilities can challenge our ability to keep focused on A.A.’s primary purpose, which is “ to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety”

We are not in the business of educating non alcoholics about alcoholism, religion, medicine, or anything else. The A.A. message is carried by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. We have no business criticizing any professional agency or person, or telling them how to treat or not to treat alcoholics. Those are not A.A. purposes.

We have the personal experience of alcoholism, which we now share, along with what we have learned about recovery. Our suffering and the recovery we now enjoy can give valuable hope to other still-suffering alcoholics. More than that- giving it away, without any thought of reward, strengthens our own sobriety

Additional resources and recommended meetings at

and in A.A. Treatment Facilities Workbook

Meeting Name / Bethany House Sunday ( Women Only)
Meeting Begins at / 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month
( try to arrive 10 minutes early
Street Address / Bethany House
1111 Joseph Ave.
Rochester NY 14621
Directions from West Side / I-490 E to the Loop Exit. Bear
RIGHT on Downtown/ St. Paul/ Clinton Exit
Onto Cumberland St.
LEFT on Joseph Ave
Directions from East Side / Route 104 West to Seneca/Clinton Exit
Turn LEFT on Seneca Ave. Seneca
Becomes Joseph Ave. after Norton St.
Parking / On Site
Entrance / Front Door
Sobriety Requirement / Group Conscious Decision
Other Requirements / Confirmation call required/ Women Only
Primary Contact at Facility / Donna (585) 454-4197
Please call someone on the treatment committee officers list if you cannot attend a meeting

ROCHESTER AA TREATMENT COMMITTEE

Meeting Name / Forensic Unit Saturday 930
(Confirmation call 1-2 days prior)
Meeting Begins at / 9:30 am arrive 15 minutes early for check in process
Street Address / Rochester Psychiatric Center 1111 Elmwood Ave.
Location / Main Entrance on Elmwood Ave.
Tell receptionist you are there for the FORENSIC UNIT
Meeting and show a picture ID (preferably NYS issued)
Parking / On Site
Entrance / Main entrance at front- receptionist will buzz you in
Security at the Unit / There is considerable security. Sheriffs will check ID’s
Provide a locker for storing your valuables, phones, wallets, etc. You will then pass thru a metal detector and then deputy will buzz you onto the unit.
Sobriety Requirement / Group conscience decision
Max # of people / 4 people due to limited space
Other Requirements / Call the facility at 241-1854 on the Thursday prior to the
Meeting to the unit to confirm your groups commitment
( voicemail message ok)
This is a correctional facility. No one currently on probation or parole may enter. No phone numbers should be given to clients.
Primary Contact at Facility / Beth Heckman (585) 241-1374
Helpful Information / A unit staff person monitors the meeting
RPC provides coffee for the clients which they line up for prior to the meeting. This may slightly delay start of the meeting.
We should be mindful that many of the attendees are long term residents of this facility with mental health as well as alcohol problems
Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting

ROCHESTER AA TREATMENT COMMITTEE

Meeting Name / The Francis Center Saturday
Meeting Begins at / 8 pm ( try to arrive 10 minutes early)
Every Saturday of each month
Street Address / Francis Center
547 Joseph Ave.
Rochester, NY 14605
Directions from West Side / I-490 E to the Loop Exit. Bear
RIGHT on Downtown/ St. Paul/ Clinton Exit
Onto Cumberland St.
LEFT on Joseph Ave
Directions from East Side / Route 104 West to Seneca/Clinton Exit
Turn LEFT on Seneca Ave. Seneca
Becomes Joseph Ave. after Norton St.
Parking / Lot off street on Sullivan St. which runs alongside the facility or use on street parking
Entrance / Use Main Entrance on Joseph Ave.
Security at Entrance / There is a reception desk where you check in
Sobriety Requirement / Group Conscious decision
Other Requirements / Men Only
Primary Contact at Facility / Brandon/ Constance Brown (585) 546-7220
Security/ Reception / (585) 423-9590
Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting
Meeting Name / Freedom House
Meeting Begins at / 7:00 pm ( try to arrive 10 minutes early)
1st 2nd 4th 5th Saturday of each month
Street Address / 55 Troup St.
Location / Restart Building
Directions from 490 Going East / I-490 E to Inner Loop exit 13 Downtown/ Plymouth Ave. Right on Plymouth cross Main St. Troup St. on right ( less than a mile)
Directions from East Side / I-490 W to exit 14 toward Broad St./ Plymouth Ave right onto Spring St. Turn right onto S Plymouth Ave- left onto Troup St. (less than a mile)
Parking / On Site off Plymouth Ave
Entrance / Go to back door and ring the bell and you will be let in
Sobriety Requirement / Group Conscious decision
Other Requirements / Men Only
Primary Contact at Facility / Reggie ( House Manager) (585) 957-0546
Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting

ROCHESTER AA TREATMENT COMMITTEE

Meeting Name / Liberty Manor ( Women Only)
Meeting Begins at / 6:00 pm ( try to arrive 10 minutes early) every Saturday evening
Street Address / 997 St. Paul St.
Directions from West Side / Route 104 East to St Paul Str. exit turn left
Directions from East Side / 590 N to Route 104 West Take Seneca/ Clinton Exit 2nd light is Clinton take left onto Clinton. Right onto Norton St. Left onto St Paul. Building is at intersection of St. Paul/ Clifford on right side
Parking / There is a large parking lot adjacent to the facility
Entrance / The entrance is the front door You have to ring the bell and wait.
Sobriety Requirement / Group conscious decision
Security at Entrance / There is a sign in book in the entry where you check in
Other Requirements / MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 WOMEN EACH VISIT OR YOU WILL BE DENIED MEETING !!!!!!!!!
Primary Contact at Facility / Aleana (585) 266-3080
Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting
Meeting Name / Salvation Army
Meeting Begins at / 7:00 pm Saturday
Street Address / 745 West Ave
Rochester NY 14611
Directions from West Side / I-490 east exit 10A Mt. Read Blvd. Southbound at 2nd Exit from traffic light follow circle to Buffalo Rd East Turn Right on West Ave. Salvation Army will be on the left
Directions from East Side / I-490 West to exit 11 Ames St. Turn left on Ames Turn right onto West Ave. Salvation Army is on left
Parking / Lot in front of facility
Security at Entrance / Sign in at the front desk
Sobriety Requirement / Group conscious decision
Primary Contact at Facility / (585) 235-0020 ext. 301
Reception Desk / On Saturday (585) 235-0020 option 0
Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting

ROCHESTER AA TREATMENT COMMITTEE

Meeting Name / Dept of Probation/ Diversion Program Sunday
Meeting Begins at / 2:30 pm ( try to arrive 10 minutes early)
Street Address / 80 West Main Street ( corner of Plymouth Ave.)
Directions from West Side / I-490 East via Exit 20A on the left toward Rochester Take the Brown St. Exit Exit 12, toward Broad St. Keep left to the ramp toward Broad St. Turn left onto W Main St./ NY 33 Continue to follow W. Main St. 80 W. Main is on the left
Directions from East Side / I-490 West Take Exit 14 toward Broad St/ N.Plymouth Ave Stay straight to go onto S. Washington St. Take the 3rd right onto W Main St. 80 W Main St is on the left
Parking / Enter the parking lot pull up to gate call 454-4411 ext. 3062 and security will let you into lot On street parking available
Entrance / Entrance and Parking lot are on Plymouth Ave side of building
Security at Entrance / Yes Sign in at desk
Sobriety Requirement / Group Conscious decision
Primary Contact at Facility / Weekdays (585) 454-4411 Weekends Charlene cell (585) 354-0937
Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting
Meeting Name / Forensic Unit Saturday 11:00
(Confirmation call 1-2 days prior)
Meeting Begins at / 11 am arrive 15 minutes early for check in process
Street Address / Rochester Psychiatric Center 1111 Elmwood Ave.
Location / Main Entrance on Elmwood Ave.
Tell receptionist you are there for the FORENSIC UNIT
Meeting and show a picture ID (preferably NYS issued)
Parking / On Site
Entrance / Main entrance at front- receptionist will buzz you in
Security at the Unit / There is considerable security. Sheriffs will check ID’s
Provide a locker for storing your valuables, phones, wallets, etc. You will then pass thru a metal detector and then deputy will buzz you onto the unit.
Sobriety Requirement / AA group conscience decision
Max # of people / 4 people due to limited space
Other Requirements / Call the facility at 241-1854 on the Thursday prior to the
Meeting to the unit to confirm your groups commitment
( voicemail message ok)
This is a correctional facility. No one currently on probation or parole may enter. No phone numbers should be given to clients.
Primary Contact at Facility / Beth Heckman (585) 241-1374
Helpful Information / A unit staff person monitors the meeting
RPC provides coffee for the clients which they line up for prior to the meeting. This may slightly delay start of the meeting.
We should be mindful that many of the attendees are long term residents of this facility with mental health as well as alcohol problems
Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting

ROCHESTER AA TREATMENT COMMITTEE

Meeting Name / Rochester Psych Center Saturday (Civil)
Meeting Begins at / 10:30 am Every Saturday arrive 15 minutes early for check in process
Street Address / Rochester Psychiatric Center 1111 Elmwood Ave.
Location / Main Entrance on Elmwood Ave.
Tell receptionist you are there for the
Meeting and show a picture ID (preferably NYS issued)
Directions from East Side / I-490 West to exit 19 Culver Rd. Left on Culver Take the 3rd left onto Monroe Ave. Take the 1st right onto Highland Ave. Turn left onto Clinton Ave. South Take the 2nd right onto Elmwood Ave.
Directions from West Side / I-490 East to I-390 South. Exit I-390 at Scottsville Rd. and go left. Continue straight road turns into Elmwood Ave. Psych Center on right one mile past Hospital/U of R
Parking / On Site
Security Entrance / Main entrance at front- receptionist will buzz you in
Sobriety Requirement / Group conscience decision
Other Requirements / Call John Kelsey at (585) 244-8985 to confirm your group commitment for the month. No phone numbers from Bridging the Gap list should be given to clients
Primary Contact at Facility / John Kelsey (585) 244-8985
Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting

ROCHESTER AA TREATMENT COMMITTEE

Meeting Name / Park Ridge Women’s Residence ( On the Hill)
Meeting Begins at / 7:00pm ( try to arrive 10 minutes early)
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
Street Address / 2650 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester NY 14626
Location / On Ridgeway just West of Long Pond on the right
Directions from West Side / I-490 East to I-390 North Exit is Ridgeway Ave Turn Left on Ridgeway and continue past Long Pond Rd. The entrance to the residence is on the right just after Newcomer Funeral Home
Directions from East Side / Route 104 West to I-390 South to Ridgeway Ave. Continue miles or up past Long Pond Rd. The entrance to the residence is on the right just after Newcomer Funeral Home
Parking / On Site
Sobriety Requirement / Group Conscious decision
Other Requirements / Women Only Call the facility the week before to confirm your group’s commitment for the month
Primary Contact at Facility / Michelle Laboodi (585) 723-7717 option 5
Security / (585) 723-7745
Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting

ROCHESTER AA TREATMENT COMMITTEE

Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting

Meeting Name / Norris Inpatient Monday
Meeting Begins at / 8:00 pm ( try to arrive 10 minutes early)
Street Address / John L. Norris Clinic
1732 South Ave
Rochester NY 14620
Directions from West Side / I-490 West to I-390 South Exit East Henrietta Rd. Turn Left on East Henrietta Rd and go less than a mile Merge right onto South Ave. Norris is cream colored building on the right
Directions from East Side / I-590 South to Elmwood Ave. Exit Right on Elmwood Ave. Left on South Ave Norris is cream colored building on the left
Parking / Lot adjacent to building
Security at Entrance / Press intercom button at front entrance for staff to open door. There is a sign in sheet in the lobby
Sobriety Requirement / ALL PEOPLE BRINGING MEETING MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF SOBRIETY
Primary Contact at Facility / David Freeman Director (585) 461-0410 ext 240

ROCHESTER AA TREATMENT COMMITTEE

Please call someone on the treatment committee if you cannot attend a meeting

Meeting Name / Norris Inpatient Tuesday ( Women Only)
Meeting Begins at / 6:00 pm ( try to arrive 10 minutes early)
Street Address / John L. Norris Clinic
1732 South Ave
Rochester NY 14620
Directions from West Side / I-490 West to I-390 South Exit East Henrietta Rd. Turn Left on East Henrietta Rd and go less than a mile Merge right onto South Ave. Norris is cream colored building on the right
Directions from East Side / I-590 South to Elmwood Ave. Exit Right on Elmwood Ave. Left on South Ave Norris is cream colored building on the left
Parking / Lot adjacent to building
Security at Entrance / Press intercom button at front entrance for staff to open door. There is a sign in sheet in the lobby
Sobriety Requirement / ALL PEOPLE BRINGING MEETING MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF SOBRIETY
Primary Contact at Facility / David Freeman Director (585) 461-0410 ext 240

ROCHESTER AA TREATMENT COMMITTEE