The MOCHA Center - Rochester

Join us at The MOCHA Center on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to learn more about our new job readiness and career development program in partnership with WAVE Woman Inc. designed for the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming (GNC) community. We’re also gathering feedback and ideas from community members to help shape this new program and make sure it reflects the real needs, goals, and experiences of the Trans & GNC community. We invite you to join the conversation, share your input, and learn about upcoming opportunities, workshops, and community events happening soon.

🧠 The Mocha Center Presents:
✨ MENTAL MONDAYS THIS MONDAY 4/27✨
A Safe Space for Healing, Connection & Wellness
Take a moment for you. Join us in a supportive environment where community members can come together to:
• Decompress from daily stress
• Engage in open, honest conversations
• Explore mental health & wellness topics
• Build community and support one another
We recognize the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered.

📍 The Mocha Center
🕒 5:00pm-7:30pm
Open to all — everyone is welcome!
Let’s talk. Let’s heal. Let’s support one another. 💬

🧠 The Mocha Center Presents:
✨ MENTAL MONDAYS ✨
A Safe Space for Healing, Connection & Wellness
Take a moment for you. Join us in a supportive environment where community members can come together to:
• Decompress from daily stress
• Engage in open, honest conversations
• Explore mental health & wellness topics
• Build community and support one another
We recognize the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered.
🗓 Every other Monday
📍 The Mocha Center- 470 W. Main St. Rochester, NY 14608
🕒 5:00pm-7:30pm
Open to all — everyone is welcome!
Let’s talk. Let’s heal. Let’s support one another. 💬

We are excited to host the Western NY Ballroom Alliance this Friday April 10th for a dynamic panel discussion on the historic documentary “Paris is Burning”. This documentary has shaped ballroom & Black & Brown LGBTQIA+ culture for over three decades. So please join us for a deeper discussion into the history of ballroom, while highlighting some of our very own statement makers right here in Western NY.

It’s Mocha March Madness!
During the month of March, we’re proud to launch our campaign in support of The Mocha Center of Trillium Health.
If you would like to support The Mocha Center and the important work we do for our community, please scan the QR code below to make a donation. Be sure to write “March” in your donation note!
As always, thank you for your continued support and generosity. 💛

🔥 COMING SOON: TRAILBLAZERS 🔥
We’re excited to announce Trailblazers in collaboration with WAVE Woman Inc.
a new program designed by and for our trans and non-binary community 🌈✨
Trailblazers will focus on:
💡 Leadership development
🤝 Mentorship opportunities
💼 Job readiness & professional development workshops
🌟 Connections to affirming resources — including employers
This program is about building power, confidence, and pathways forward—together.
📩 Have questions or want to learn more?
Reach out to [email protected]
Stay tuned—Trailblazers is coming soon! 🚀🏳️‍⚧️

All we want for Christmas is for you & your loved ones to joins us Saturday here at The Mocha Center along with that mean ole Grinch & Santa for holidays pictures, yummy treats & testing info/resources.

We love the holiday season here @ The Mocha Center, and invite you & your family and loved ones to join in on the holiday cheer by stopping by for pictures with Santa & The Grinch next Saturday December 6 from 12pm-3pm. This is a feee event, STI/HIV testing will be offered along with cookies and hot cocoa. Pictures will be done by the talented @ Priscilla Marie we look forward to seeing you all next week!

Free hearing screenings 259 Monroe Ave
12/4/25 Spread the word

Gobble Gobble! We will be closed in honor Thanksgiving 11/27 & 11/28. We are wishing everyone a safe holiday!