Mental Healthcare
is a human right.
We believe everyone should have access to mental health care and support regardless of their insurance status or income. Our volunteer staff of therapists, social workers, advocates and wellness practitioners helps people get the care they need to live safe, healthy, less stressful lives.
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If you or someone you know needs help, call us today at 585-325-1186.
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​Reach out today to start your new story. Others that did had this to say about their experience:
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"Only mad I didn’t reach out sooner. Such a welcoming environment...it has been very comfortable and professional"
“You all are amazing, and your work is life-changing! I think the person I was when I started at Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center would be surprised but proud of the person I am today because of you."
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Our May community event is right around the corner! Please join us at Spiritus Christi Church on May 13th from 6-7:30 PM for a community conversation exploring "Belonging and Well-Being: How Our Sense of Connectedness Impacts our Mental Health." This conversation will be with our featured speaker, Wade Norwood! To RSVP to this event please fill out the form here or call (585) 325-1186!
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About Wade Norwood:
Rochester native Wade Norwood has held community leadership positions for more than three decades. In senior leadership at Common Ground Health since 2014, and management since 2006, Norwood has been central to the nonprofit’s strategic planning process, pushing the organization to become a more effective change agent for all Finger Lakes region residents.
He currently serves as Chief Advancement and Government Relations Officer of the organization formed from the combination of Common Ground Health and the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RRHIO). The new entity combines the RRHIO’s expertise providing a secure information exchange with Common Ground’s data analysis, convening and community engagement expertise to improve health outcomes and advance health innovation.
His previous leadership roles at the state and local levels include co-chairing the New York State Health Department’s workgroup on health care workforce and co-chairing the region’s Systems Integration initiative with Congressman Joseph Morelle. As a member of the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Commission, Norwood helps to guide funding for economic-development, job-development and anti-poverty efforts across the region. Since 2009, Norwood has served as an at-large member of the New York State Board of Regents, which is responsible for general supervision of all educational activities in the state. He also serves as chair of the Regents’ Committee on Professional Practices.
A leader in Rochester’s faith community, he is president and senior pastor at the Holy Jerusalem Spiritual Church. Norwood is a graduate of the University of Rochester, where he received his bachelor’s degree in political science. He and his wife, Lisa Hardy Norwood, reside in Rochester’s 19th Ward neighborhood. They have two adult children.
