# Event Details - **Event Name**: Global Peer Support Day: Peer Connections - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate peer support with MHA Rochester through connection, community, special remarks, an artwork unveiling, and light refreshments.About this EventAbout the Event: Celebrate Global Peer Support Celebration Day with the Mental Health Association of Rochester!Join local peers, community members, and organizations for an evening centered on connection, celebration, and the power of peer support.The gathering will include special remarks from Monroe County, the unveiling of a new artwork honoring peer support, remarks from the artist, and time to connect and mingle with members of our local peer community.Come celebrate the lived experience, hope, and meaningful connections that make peer support such an important part of recovery and wellbeing.Thursday, October 15, 20264:00–6:00 PMMental Health Association of Rochester274 N. Goodman St., Suite D103Rochester, NY 14607Light refreshments will be provided.Free and open to the peer community.Make a day of it!Earlier that day, join us virtually from 12:00–1:00 PM EST for a special Global Peer Support Celebration Day conversation with Patricia Deegan, PhD, internationally recognized leader and pioneer in the mental health recovery and peer support movement. Separate registration is required.Hosted in CollaborationHosted by the Mental Health Association of Rochester in collaboration with BIPOC PEEEEEEK, Compeer Rochester, Delphi Rise, Liberty Resources, NAMI Rochester, and ROME.Together, we’re proud to celebrate the impact of peer support and the power of lived experience, connection, hope, and community.We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please e-mail info@mharochester.org with any accommodation requests. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/global-peer-support-day-peer-connections/100001998369341495 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County, Inc. - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rochester - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County, Inc. - **lat**: 43.1585377 - **long**: -77.5843293 - **full address**: Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County, Inc., 274 North Goodman Street, Rochester, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Global Peer Support Day: Peer Connections - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1d6582e4381e7f845bb7727ac3762c4ecdd50c2269ca1c529e88d6e8a664b910-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1789771865 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Global Peer Support Day: Peer Connections being held? - **A:** Global Peer Support Day: Peer Connections takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County, Inc., 274 North Goodman Street, Rochester, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Global Peer Support Day: Peer Connections? - **A:** Global Peer Support Day: Peer Connections is organized by Mental Health Association of Rochester. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Global Peer Support Day: Peer Connections is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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