About Us
The GOW CARES Alliance is made up of members who represent various sectors of the community, including public health, mental health, human services, local government, substance use disorder treatment and recovery agencies, law enforcement, EMS, faith-based groups, health systems and medical practitioners, education, businesses, concerned individuals, families, and individuals in recovery.
Vision
To improve quality of life in our rural communities through broad-based, inclusive partnerships that support best health and well being for all.
How to Join
Membership is open and all are invited to listen, participate and contribute. Complete the contact form and we will be in touch.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee of the Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming CARES Alliance is comprised of local leaders committed to improving the quality of life in our rural communities through broad-based, inclusive partnerships that support best health and well being for all.
The purpose of the Steering Committee is to provide direction and guidance to the GOW CARES Alliance. All three counties in the region are represented on the Steering Committee and great effort is made to ensure cross-county collaboration, communication, and support occurs.
The GOW CARES Alliance Steering Committee members include:
Co-Chairs:
Paul Pettit, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments
Danielle Figura, Orleans County Mental Health
Members:
Sara Andrew, VA Western NY Health Care System
Lynda Battaglia, Genesee County Mental Health Department
Sherri Bensley, Genesee and Orleans County Health Department
Karley Copeland, Wyoming County Health Department
Shannon Ford, UConnectCare
Kelly Dryja, Wyoming County Department of Mental Health
Nola Goodrich-Kresse, Genesee and Orleans County Health Department
Laura Paolucci, Wyoming County Health Department
Jenelle VonBuren, Wyoming County Mental Health Department
Morgan Williams, Wyoming County Mental Health Department