Mental Health & First Responders

Tue Feb 10 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County, Inc. | Rochester

Mental Health Association of Rochester
Publisher/HostMental Health Association of Rochester
Mental Health & First Responders
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A conversation on resilience, trauma exposure, and mental wellness in first responders
About this Event

About the Event: Join us this February for our MHA Speaker Series with Kimberly Butler, PhD, LCSW, M.S., Director, MCSO Health & Wellness.

First responders routinely encounter traumatic and critical events, often carrying that impact for decades. In this session, Kimberly focuses on supporting law enforcement from the inside out, acknowledging what has been seen, processing its effects, and finding ways to continue showing up in meaningful ways.

This conversation highlights the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and the value of caring for those who serve. You can only do what you can do, and how you show up matters.


About Kimberly Butler, PhD, LCSW, M.S.: Kimberly Butler is a clinician with 28 years of experience in mental health and crisis response, including psychiatric emergency services, outpatient care, the VA, correctional settings, and county mental health systems. She currently works with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, where she joined in 2021 to develop their Health and Wellness Program.


She is a New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services–certified instructor and has taught at the police academy since 2015, including recruit-level, supervisor, and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainings. She is also a long-standing member of the Rochester Threat Advisory Committee (ROCTAC).



Secure Your Spot: Register and Donate $10 to Support Mental Wellness in Rochester!

At the Mental Health Association of Rochester, our mission is to promote mental wellbeing through culturally responsive peer-based programs and services so that individuals and families can thrive in their communities of choice. We rely on the generosity of compassionate supporters like you to advance our mission and make a positive impact on mental health.

Your contribution directly funds essential programs and services that improve access to mental health resources, reduce stigma, and provide support to those in need. By making a suggested donation of $10 when registering for our upcoming speaker series event, you're not only securing your spot but also playing a crucial role in supporting mental wellness initiatives in Rochester.


We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please e-mail [email protected] with any accommodation requests.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County, Inc., 274 North Goodman Street, Rochester, United States

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