Mental Health Support and Education

thru: National Alliance on Mental Illness - Rochester NY

• Provides educational and support programs for the individual living with mental illness and family members. These include: support groups, classes and workshops, a local website, a helpline, and a national website with additional information and classes.

• Provides information about the service delivery system, legislation and community programs and resources.

• Offers education in the community presented by individuals and family members with the lived experience of mental illness/health.

• Offers special annual events, including NAMI Walks to raise community wide awareness about mental illness and support.

Cultural Competency

Eligibility: Anyone affected by or interested in learning more about mental health conditions.

Application Process: Call, email or visit website for information.

Required Documentation: None.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, and Wayne Counties.

Cultural Competency: Signage and advertising for diverse populations, Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff, Staff reflects population served