FLACRA

10/01/2026

The FY 2026 NY-513 Continuum of Care (CoC) Collaborative Application and Priority Listing have been successfully submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Thank you to all of our community partners who contributed to this year’s application process. We greatly appreciate your continued collaboration and commitment to addressing homelessness throughout Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates Counties.

HUD is expected to announce FY 2026 CoC funding awards by December 1, 2026. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

09/30/2026

Today, we were proud to open our doors and welcome members of the community for walkthroughs of our new Rochester Recovery and Wellness Clinic.

It was a meaningful opportunity to share our space, introduce local services and supports that will be available within it, and connect with the people and partners who help make recovery possible throughout our community. This momentous day was made that much more meaningful because today is International Recovery Day; a fitting reminder of why spaces like this, and the services provided within them, matter so much.

A special thank you to DePaul and all those involved with the True North Development for their partnership and support, and to everyone who joined us today. We’re grateful to continue supporting spaces where people can find connection, support, and hope.

Recovery happens together. 💚

For more, see here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-affordable-housing-development-and-community-wellness

09/30/2026

Young people experience recovery differently. Supporting youth means meeting them where they are and recognizing their unique strengths, challenges, and goals.

If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, call 833-435-2272 or visit www.flacra.org.

09/28/2026

Treatment works. Timely, compassionate, evidence-informed behavioral health care, peer support, and coordinated services can help people recover and improve outcomes for those experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Seeking help is a sign of strength.

If you or a loved one are experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, call 833-435-2272 or visit www.flacra.org.

09/27/2026

The FY2026 NY-513 Continuum of Care Collaborative Application has been completed and posted for public review and comment.

The application represents the collaborative work of partners across Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates Counties to address homelessness and strengthen our regional homelessness response system.

The application and related FY2026 CoC Competition materials can be viewed here: https://www.flacra.org/coc-ny-513

Comments or questions may be submitted to Jennifer Carlson at [email protected] or Jessica McCall at [email protected].

09/25/2026

The NY-513 Continuum of Care Priority Listing is now posted and available for review.

The Priority Listing, along with additional information and updates regarding the FY 2026 CoC Competition, is available on the FLACRA website.

View the latest information here:
www.flacra.org/coc-ny-513

09/25/2026

What a day! Our 9th Annual Recovery Month Chicken BBQ was a huge success, selling out in less than three hours! We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community and everyone who came out to celebrate Recovery Month with us.

A HUGE thank you to the volunteers who helped on the line today!! 🫶🏻

Next up: FLACRA’s Annual Gala on October 22! We have an exciting lineup of speakers and sponsors this year, and we’d love to see you there.

Check out the link for event details!
https://go.rallyup.com/flacra-gala2026

09/24/2026

What can $20 a month do?

When people throughout our community come together, a monthly gift can become something much bigger: consistent support for recovery, hope, and the services people rely on every day.

This September, start a $20 monthly gift to FLACRA and receive our limited-edition 2026 Recovery Month T-shirt.

Recovery doesn’t end when September does. Your support can continue making an impact all year long.

Join us today: https://ddock.co/6XU3P85PWK

Available to qualifying new $20/month recurring donors during September while supplies last.

09/23/2026

Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. From peer support and recovery housing to FDA-approved medications, people deserve evidence-based pathways that meet their unique needs. Every journey is different.

Through it all, FLACRA is here for you. If you or a loved one are experiencing mental health or substance use issues, call 833-435-2272 or visit www.flacra.org.

09/22/2026

We are incredibly proud to see our President & CEO, Jennifer Carlson, recognized as a 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award honoree.

For more than three decades, Jen’s leadership has helped shape FLACRA, strengthen communities across the Finger Lakes, and create opportunities for countless others to lead, grow, and make an impact.

Congratulations, Jen! This recognition is so well deserved, and we are proud to celebrate you! 💚

2026 ATHENA SPOTLIGHT: JENNIFER CARLSON

For Jennifer Carlson, leadership is about more than leading an organization. It’s about seeing a need, bringing people together and finding a way forward.

As President & CEO of Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Recovery Agency (FLACRA), Jennifer has spent more than three decades working to expand access to behavioral health services, substance use disorder treatment, housing, recovery supports and other resources that help individuals and families build healthier, more stable lives.

Her leadership has helped FLACRA grow in both scope and impact, while bringing together healthcare providers, schools, law enforcement, government agencies and community organizations to tackle some of the region’s most complex challenges.

From helping develop a 24-hour regional crisis response team during the opioid epidemic to building a large peer-led recovery model, Jennifer has consistently looked for innovative ways to turn community needs into meaningful action.

But Jennifer’s impact extends well beyond FLACRA.

She has helped develop hundreds of affordable housing units throughout the region and currently serves as Chair of the Continuum of Care Board for the Finger Lakes region, helping guide efforts to address homelessness and expand access to housing and supportive services. She also serves on community boards and committees and continues to advocate for people whose voices are too often unheard.

And perhaps one of the most important parts of Jennifer’s leadership is what she does for the people coming behind her.

Mentoring and supporting women leaders has been a cornerstone of her career.

She has helped women move into supervisory, management and executive roles, encouraging them to pursue opportunities, take on new challenges and recognize their own potential.

For Jennifer, success isn't simply about what she accomplishes herself. It’s about creating opportunities for others to succeed — and watching those women go on to mentor and support the next generation of leaders.

Join us in celebrating Jennifer Carlson, a 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award honoree, at the 41st Ontario County ATHENA Awards on November 5.