24/7 Support
211 Lifeline
24/7 support by trained counselors. Assistance with other resources (housing, food, etc.)
Affinity Place
Respite for individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
988 Suicide and
Crisis Lifeline
Immediate support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call / Text / Chat
Additional Outside Resources
Family Support Group
A safe, confidential space for families who have a loved one with a mental illness.
Groups are run by NAMI-trained facilitators who follow a structured model to ensure each group member has an opportunity to be heard and to gain support.
Monthly Events
In-Person
First Tuesday
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Zoom
Second Wednesdays
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Zoom
Third Tuesdays
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
In-Person
Fourth Tuesdays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Connection Support Group
A peer-led support group for individuals living with a mental illness.
Groups are run by NAMI-trained facilitators who follow a structured model to ensure each group member has an opportunity to be heard and to gain support.
Monthly Events
In-Person
Second Thursday
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Zoom
First, Third, & Last Monday
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Social Activities
A peer-led support group for individuals living with a mental illness.
Join your peers for some socializing! Whether it’s a game day, a Red Wings game, or a chat at a coffee shop, you can meet up with peers who have similar lived experiences.
Monthly Events
In-Person
First Saturday
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
In-Person
Third Saturday
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Suicide Bereavement Support Group
We host a Suicide Bereavement Support Group twice a month for people who have lost loved ones to suicide.
Our sessions are facilitated by empathetic professionals who understand the complex emotions involved in such a loss. They guide the group through structured activities and discussions that promote healing and connection among members.
Monthly Events
In-Person+Online
First Mondays
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
In-Person
Third Mondays
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Coping Skills – Part I
This interactive 8-week class is for families who have taken Family to Family or are looking for ways to strengthen their relationship with their loved ones and live happier more peaceful lives. We will be reading and discussing the book, Coping Skills That Work: Families Tell Their Stories (available on Amazon).
Monthly Events
In-Person
Thursdays
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Your Daily Guide: What’s Happening at NAMI Rochester
Discover what’s happening at NAMI Rochester by checking out our website calendar! Whether you’re looking for support groups, educational opportunities, or special events, our calendar is your essential resource for all the latest updates. Don’t miss out—visit our website calendar today for more information!
Our Vision
We envision a world where stigma is no longer a barrier to treatment, support is readily available, and mental illness is universally accepted as a treatable medical condition.
News & Events
Event
September 28, 2024
NAMI Walks: 2024
Whether you’d like to be a walker, a volunteer, a sponsor, or a donor, there is something for everyone!
News
Wegmans is the Presenting Sponsor of NAMIWalks!
Thank you to Wegmans for their generous support of NAMI Rochester’s biggest fundraising event—their contribution is invaluable in making it a success!
Featured Community Stories
Over time, I shoved a lot of the special parts of me down for fear of being too loud and standing out. The thing is though, you can’t shove down the things that make you, you. Thankfully, through therapy I was able to do the work. I have had the pleasure of rediscovering parts of me that I now love and appreciate. I was becoming stronger and beginning to live my life for me and not for what I thought I ‘should’ be doing.
Amanda Soehner
My growth is in accepting that this healing journey is hard but possible. Often we sit in our trauma and don’t move. We’ve lived there so long that we start to believe it’s home because we think it’s comfortable and safe. My growth is in recognizing that it is not. Letting go of what we’ve been in for so long is hard but when we decide to let go and surrender to peace, we start to feel whole, loved, and no longer at war with ourselves and others. We start searching for a new home.
Alexis Russell
The first thing I tell people who are struggling is “There is ALWAYS hope” because there’s no more hopeless feeling in the world than to feel out of control of your own life. Where there is breath, there is hope and we DO recover. If recovery is possible for ME, it’s possible for anyone.
Jon Westfall
Membership
Join the Movement for Mental Health
At NAMI Rochester, we offer more than help—we offer hope. Becoming a member means joining a family of individuals who understand the challenges of mental health.
Volunteer
Ignite
Volunteering is a chance to share your unique skills and passion in a way that directly impacts those in need. Whether you’re lighting up community events a few times a year, facilitating support groups, or sharing knowledge through our educational programs, your contribution is a vital part of our mission.
Teen & Young Adult HelpLine
Available Monday Through Friday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM ET
1 in 6
U.S. youth aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
11 mins
On average that 1 person dies by suicide in the U.S.
1 in 5
Live with a mental health condition in the U.S.
50%
Of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14.
