Sheree Toth Receives John Romano Award from Mental Health Association

Sheree Toth, the executive director of Mt. Hope Family Center, received the John Romano Award from the Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe Inc. at the annual President’s Reception and Community Awards Celebration earlier this month.

The Romano Award is given for contributions that have enhanced the lives of individuals with mental illness, their families, and their communities.

“Sheree Toth has made profound contributions to the Rochester community and to the international community through her research and scholarly work in the area of child maltreatment for over 30 years,” according to the Mental Health Association.

“Her work on how violence, maltreatment, and other traumas impact human development and family relationships has led to the development of proven evidence-based services. Toth’s efforts have brought hope to countless families facing significant challenges that discovered strategies to find wellness through effective treatment.”

Toth is also professor and director of clinical training in the  psychology department at the University of Rochester.