On August 27, Oak Orchard Health (OOH) accepted its ROC Capital Grant $50,000 award to integrate Behavioral Health and Medical Services at its Brockport Office. “Oak Orchard is honored to be one of the twelve recipients of this award and we are looking forward to continuing to provide critical services to patients in rural and underserved communities. This award will specifically fund the continued expansion of our Behavioral Health program in Brockport.” said Karen Kinter, CEO of Oak Orchard Health.
The Behavioral Health expansion in Brockport will include 12 additional offices near the medical wing. It will also give Oak Orchard Health the ability to have a more seamless integration of mental health with medical services. This close proximity will encourage warm handoffs between medical providers and Behavioral Health Therapist.
“With this investment, we will strengthen our whole-person care model, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive, coordinated services that address both physical and mental health needs in a seamless and accessible environment. We extend our sincere gratitude to Senator Cooney and his team for their commitment to advancing community health and for recognizing the importance of integrated care in improving outcomes for the people we serve,” said Karen Kinter, CEO, Oak Orchard Health.
Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester), announced the twelve recipients of his “Reinvesting in Organizations that Care” (ROC) Grants that were aimed at providing state funding to local organizations and community-based organizations during federal funding cuts being threatened by the Trump Administration.
In May 2025, Senator Cooney made $1 million available for groups to apply for. The Senator explained that the funding would help organizations meet the diverse needs of the Rochester community, from New Americans and survivors of domestic violence to anti-poverty groups, health centers, and those serving underserved populations.
“With the ROC Grant program, we’re putting our money where our mouth is when it comes to helping organizations serving vulnerable populations in our Greater Rochester community,” said Senator Cooney. “We know there is more work to do to combat the reckless funding cuts coming from Washington. These grants are our way of showing community organizations that in New York, we value their work and will keep fighting to make sure they can continue to serve our Rochester community.”
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