Everyone's experience with mental illness is different. Whether you have been diagnosed with an illness, are a family member/caregiver of someone with a diagnosis, or just interested in learning more, NAMI Rochester is here to provide the information, support, and resources you need. Our programs, support groups, and classes are no-cost, thanks to the support of our members and donors. So we encourage you to explore the descriptions on this site and then try one of them. Our staff and volunteers have personal experience with mental illness, either as a peer or a family member. We can provide you with the direction and assistance you need to access the most appropriate community resources, in addition to our on-site support and educational programs.
If you have a mental illness…
Peer-to-Peer (on our Classes page)
Connection Support Group (on our Support Groups page)
Mental Health Court Support (on our Programs page)
If your loved one has a mental illness…
Basics (on our Classes page)
Family-to-Family (on our Classes page)
Homefront (on our Classes page)
Family Support Group (on our Support Groups page)
Mental Health Court Support (on our Programs page)
DBT Coping Skills for Families (on our Programs page)
If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing…
We offer several classes with ASL interpreters
Some of our support groups have ASL interpreters
For the Community, Schools, and Providers
In Our Own Voice (on our Presentations page)
Ending the Silence (on our Presentations page)
NAMI on Campus (on our Programs page)
Community Education/Customized Presentations (on our Presentations page)
Community Events (on our Presentations page)
Provider Education (on our Programs page)
Toolkits
Click any toolkit below that you may be interested in. Read and explore information that could be beneficial to families, friends, peers (individuals living with mental illness), students, teachers, health professionals and more!
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide for those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency
Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools
Starting the conversation: College and Your Mental Health
Circle of Care: A Guidebook for Mental Health Caregivers
Older Adults Living with Serious Mental Illness
