Welcome to NAMI Finger Lakes
NAMI Fingerlakes is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.
Support Groups
Learn about NAMI Finger Lakes peer-led Support Groups for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness.
NAMI Education
NAMI Finger Lakes offers an array of peer-led programs that provide free education, skills training and support.
In Crisis
If you or someone you know is in crisis and in need of immediate assistance, the following resources can help.
You Are Not Alone!
If someone you know struggles with mental illness, call the NAMI Finger Lakes HelpLine. Experienced volunteers answer your calls for support and mental health resources with empathy and understanding. Please leave a message if after hours.
607-273-2462
News and Events
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Monthly Socials!!
Our monthly social is coming up on the 3rd Wednesday! NAMI FL monthly socials are designed to be a safe space for anyone involved or interested in NAMI and/or mental health to gather together to meet like-minded people in a fun, no agenda way. Bring a dish to pass or a game to play or just come as you are. Enjoy some food, friendship and support and meet some new people!
Location: Stewart Park along the waterfront, near the large pavilion and dock. Bring a chair and a dish to pass. RAIN PLAN- bring an umbrella for a walk around the park.
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SAVE THE DATE
If you would like to share your 5–8-minute mental health story, email sandra@namifingerlakes.org
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What’s New in Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
September 25th 5:30 -7pm
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a low-prevalence disorder that affects 1 out of every 40-50 people, but is still among the world’s top 10 causes of disability. Until recently, it has largely had just one treatment approach – exposure and response prevention (ERP), which has been shown to help a little more than half of sufferers on average. In recent years, however, there has been a host of emerging literature on both root causes and new treatment strategies for OCD, which are both well-tolerated and have been shown to be effective, particularly for the many people who don’t respond to ERP. This talk will provide an overview of all current treatment options for OCD, and where to find help nowadays.
Learning objectives:
- Learn what treatment options currently exist for OCD
- Understand how to choose the best treatment strategy for yourself or a loved one with OCD
- Know what treatment resources exist for OCD in the local area -
Upcoming Events
Check out our calendar for a listing of all upcoming NAMI Finger Lakes events and schedule of Support Groups and NAMI Educations Programs.
