Join us as we set our intentions and journal collectively in a guided session with Amanda Soehner and Alexis Russell. Journaling is a great way to process emotions and release anxieties! Come journal with us using StoryCard prompts from Inspiring Experiences and free journals from NAMI Roc. Young people are welcome - age 14+ recommended.

EXP Studio is located in the Sibley Building. Here's how to find it:

Garage Parking —

• Mortimer Garage on Clinton Ave: Park on level 3, take the sky bridge into the Sibley Building, walk to the very end of the hall, and take the elevators (near the leasing office) to the 3rd floor. EXP Studio is the third door on the left.

• St. Joe's Garage (a bit closer to our suite): Park on level 3, take the sky bridge into the building, walk to the end of the hall, and take a left to the elevators. EXP Studio is the third door on the left.

Street Level Parking —

• Enter through the Mercantile on Main, walk toward the back past the restaurants, take a right toward the elevators near the security desk, and take the elevators to the third floor.

Join us for a Mental Health Open Mic at Muck Duck Studio! We welcome music, poetry, comedy, or an unscripted part of your story. This is a safe space to share and connect with other folks in the community on all things mental health. Doors open at 6:30 and Open Mic starts at 7 p.m. Hope to see you!

Muck Duck is located within Blossom Business Center, 595 Blossom Rd in Suite 317.

Instead of meeting on Zoom for Connection, we will be gathering in person at the NAMI Rochester Office, 346 N. Goodman St. This will be a chance for those who first joined us on Zoom to see the space and experience a face-to-face group.

Join us as we set our intentions and journal collectively in a guided session with Amanda Soehner and Alexis Russell. Journaling is a great way to process emotions and release anxieties! Come journal with us using StoryCard prompts from Inspiring Experiences and free journals from NAMI Roc. Young people are welcome - age 14+ recommended.

We will gather at Spot Coffee, 200 East Ave. Look for the table with the Journal Cafe sign.

This event is free.

Have fun with beads and friends at Luna Cooperative! This is a free event.

Join us as we set our intentions and journal collectively in a guided session with Amanda Soehner and Alexis Russell. Journaling is a great way to process emotions and release anxieties! Come journal with us using StoryCard prompts from Inspiring Experiences and free journals from NAMI Roc. Young people are welcome - age 14+ recommended.

EXP Studio is located in the Sibley Building. Here's how to find it:

Garage Parking —

• Mortimer Garage on Clinton Ave: Park on level 3, take the sky bridge into the Sibley Building, walk to the very end of the hall, and take the elevators (near the leasing office) to the 3rd floor. EXP Studio is the third door on the left.

• St. Joe's Garage (a bit closer to our suite): Park on level 3, take the sky bridge into the building, walk to the end of the hall, and take a left to the elevators. EXP Studio is the third door on the left.

Street Level Parking —

• Enter through the Mercantile on Main, walk toward the back past the restaurants, take a right toward the elevators near the security desk, and take the elevators to the third floor.

This event is free. If possible, please RSVP on Facebook.

Join us for NAMI Night at the Pawsitive Cat Café! We will have prompts for reflection while enjoying the company of furry friends. Registration fee of $5 includes a free drink and helps support the needs of the kitties.

Spots are limited! RSVP here to reserve your seat.

Wind down your day with NAMI Roc and yoga instructor Haley Catalano. This yoga session will focus on releasing tension, easing the body and resting the mind. Participants are invited to bring their own yoga mat if they have one. This is a free event.

We will gather on the lawn of the Memorial Art Gallery at 500 University Avenue, under the rainbow. Please dress for the weather. In the case of rain, we will meet at NAMI Roc, 346 N. Goodman St.

If possible, please RSVP on Facebook.

Join us for a Mental Health Open Mic at Muck Duck Studio! We welcome music, poetry, comedy, or an unscripted part of your story. This is a safe space to share and connect with other folks in the community on all things mental health. Doors open at 6:30 and Open Mic starts at 7 p.m. Hope to see you!

Muck Duck is located within Blossom Business Center, 595 Blossom Rd in Suite 317.

If possible, please RSVP on Facebook here.

Join us as we set our intentions and journal collectively in a guided session with Amanda Soehner and Alexis Russell. Journaling is a great way to process emotions and release anxieties! Come journal with us using StoryCard prompts from Inspiring Experiences and free journals from NAMI Roc. Young people are welcome - age 14+ recommended.

Parking is available onsite. Use the “map” link on this event page, or type “NAMI Rochester” into Google or Apple maps to find us. We are between Mental Health Association and Chortke in the back buildings of Village Gate.

This event is free.

If possible, please RSVP on Facebook.

Join us for an evening of creativity and community! Indigo of Muck Duck Studio will lead a tie dye workshop to prepare your colorful wardrobe for Pride. Bring white clothes from home, or we will have mental health shirts and plain white tees for sale. A suggested donation of $5 helps pay for materials.

Muck Duck is located within Blossom Business Center, 595 Blossom Rd in Suite 317.

If possible, please RSVP on Facebook here.

Wind down your day with NAMI Roc and yoga instructor Haley Catalano. This yoga session will focus on releasing tension, easing the body and resting the mind. Participants are invited to bring their own yoga mat if they have one. This is a free event.

Due to the air quality advisory, we will meet indoors at NAMI Roc, 346 N. Goodman St.

If possible, please RSVP on Facebook here.

Join us as we set our intentions and journal collectively in a guided session with Amanda Soehner and Alexis Russell. Journaling is a great way to process emotions and release anxieties! Come journal with us using StoryCard prompts from Inspiring Experiences and free journals from NAMI Roc. Young people are welcome - age 14+ recommended.

Parking is available onsite. Use the “map” link on this event page, or type “NAMI Rochester” into Google or Apple maps to find us. We are between Mental Health Association and Chortke in the back buildings of Village Gate.

This event is free.

If possible, please RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1664216700685105

Join NAMI Rochester and Creative Wellness Opportunities for a vision board workshop on Thursday, June 22nd from 3:30 – 5:00 pm (3:30 – 4:00 pm, social gathering, 4:00–5:00 pm board creation) at Creative Wellness Opportunities! Come create your personalized work of art expressing your personality, goals and dreams at this peer led event co-sponsored by both organizations.

Please pre-register by emailing info@namirochester.org to be sure we have enough supplies!

Join us for NAMI Night at the Pawsitive Cat Café! We will have prompts for reflection while enjoying the company of furry friends. Registration fee of $5 includes a free drink and helps support the needs of the kitties.

Spots are limited! RSVP here to reserve your seat.

Join us for a Mental Health Open Mic at Muck Duck Studio! We welcome music, poetry, comedy, or an unscripted part of your story. This is a safe space to share and connect with other folks in the community on all things mental health. Doors open at 6:30 and Open Mic starts at 7 p.m. Hope to see you!

Muck Duck is located within Blossom Business Center, 595 Blossom Rd in Suite 317.

You can RSVP on Facebook here.

Led by Samantha Colson of NAMI Rochester, and John Riley of Flower City Firearms Association, participants will learn to empower family members and loved ones to talk about firearm safety for suicide prevention. Come learn more about firearms, safe storage, and how to have the conversation.

Please RSVP by emailing Samantha.Colson@namirochester.org

Parking is available onsite. Use the “map” link on this event page, or type “NAMI Rochester” into Google or Apple maps to find us. We are between Mental Health Association and Chortke in the back buildings of Village Gate.

This event is free.

Do you identify as someone who suffers from perfectionism? Do you wish to expand and embrace your creativity without the pressure to produce or perform?

If you answered ‘yes’ (or even if you answered ‘no’), then you are invited to join Jae Star and Jenny Snyder as they lead a yin yoga flow and deep guided meditation. Attendees are invited to bring their own yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, or cushions.

We will gather on the front lawn at the Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Avenue. Please dress comfortably for the weather.

RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/523860016595617

Join NAMI Rochester and Creative Wellness Opportunities for a vision board workshop on Thursday, May 25th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm (3:30 – 4:00 pm, social gathering, 4:00–5:00 pm board creation) at NAMI Rochester! Come create your personalized work of art expressing your personality, goals and dreams at this peer led event co-sponsored by both organizations.

Please pre-register by emailing info@namirochester.org to be sure we have enough supplies!

You can RSVP on Facebook here.

Save the date — Saturday May 20th! More details coming soon.

Register for free at: https://www.givesignup.org/Race/NY/Rochester/NAMIRochesterWalk

RSVP on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/5636274063150193

Join us at Hotshots Indoor Beach Volleyball for Block the Stigma, an event to help raise awareness for Mental Health. Everyone is welcome for this full-day event, with volleyball tournaments in the morning and afternoon and various levels of participation. There will be dozens of raffle prizes, feel free to stop by and donate for a chance to win, you do not need to be present to win the prizes. More tournament information can be found at novaeventmanagement.com or by emailing Brandon at brandonwaas@gmail.com.

Join us for a Mental Health Open Mic at Muck Duck Studio! We welcome music, poetry, comedy, or an unscripted part of your story. This is a safe space to share and connect with other folks in the community on all things mental health. Doors open at 6:30 and Open Mic starts at 7 p.m. Hope to see you!

Muck Duck is located within Blossom Business Center, 595 Blossom Rd in Suite 317.

If possible, please RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/613970470637827

Join Certified MBSR teacher, Erica Ebert, for a pop up Mindfulness Meditation class focused on cultivating self-compassion and kindness.

Dress in comfortable clothes. Feel free to bring a mat or cushion to sit on. Chairs are also available. This is a free event. Age 16+ preferred.

Parking is available onsite. Use the “map” link on this event page, or type “NAMI Rochester” into Google or Apple maps to find us. We are between Mental Health Association and Chortke in the back buildings of Village Gate.

If possible, please RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1571877559971523

Midtown members and guests, please join us on May 6th for our 2nd annual Mental Health Awareness event, Mindstrong. Come for free fitness classes, food and drink, and shopping with local vendors. Proceeds benefit NAMI Roc!

Learn more at https://www.midtown.com/locations/rochester/

Wind down your day with NAMI Roc and yoga instructor Haley Catalano. This yoga session will focus on releasing tension, easing the body and resting the mind. Participants are invited to bring their own yoga mat if they have one.

Parking is available onsite. Use the “map” link on this event page, or type “NAMI Rochester” into Google or Apple maps to find us. We are between Mental Health Association and Chortke in the back buildings of Village Gate.

This event is free.

If possible, please RSVP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/681074680370707

Join us for a night of crafting for mental-health! Come learn the basics of cross-stitching and create your own affirmation hoop. These hoops are meant to encourage you, comfort you, validate you and make you feel loved! Hosted by Ash + Willow Co.

Ages 12+. This is a free event!

Parking is available onsite. Use the “map” link on this event page, or type “NAMI Rochester” into Google or Apple maps to find us. We are between Mental Health Association and Chortke in the back buildings of Village Gate.

RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/953471795679063

NAMI Rochester's most popular introductory training will teach you basic mental health and mental illness vocabulary, myths, common barriers to treatment, signs vs. symptoms, and the warning signs of suicide. Participants will gain a baseline understanding of mental illness and causes of suicide, and local resources to utilize for support.

This training is for ANYONE in the community - parents, teachers, managers, students, CEOs, business owners, artists, etc. The program will include question/answer and engaged discussion of the topics covered.

Parking is available onsite. Use the “map” link on this event page, or type “NAMI Rochester” into Google or Apple maps to find us. We are between Mental Health Association and Chortke in the back buildings of Village Gate.

Spots are limited! RSVP to ensure your seat.

Join us for a special journaling event at the Pawsitive Cat Café! Come journal with us as we reflect and set intentions, all while petting cats :) Bring your own journal or we will have some available. Registration fee of $5 includes a free drink and helps support the needs of the kitties.

Hang with the cats from 5:30-6pm and grab your drink. Then, we will journal from 6-7:30pm.

Spots are limited! RSVP to ensure your seat.

Join us for a Mental Health Open Mic at Muck Duck Studio! We welcome music, poetry, comedy, or an unscripted part of your story. This is a safe space to share and connect with other folks in the community on all things mental health. Doors open at 6:30 and Open Mic starts at 7 p.m. Hope to see you!

Muck Duck is located within Blossom Business Center, 595 Blossom Rd in Suite 319.

Join us for an evening of gentle yoga and relaxation. This practice will focus on winding down your day and calming the body. Please bring your own mat if you have one, or we can provide one for you.

This practice will be led by Olivia Rotondo.

Parking is available onsite. Use the “map” link on this event page, or type “NAMI Rochester” into Google or Apple maps to find us. We are between Mental Health Association and Chortke in the back buildings of Village Gate.

RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/221403563784142