Mental Health Education


Trained NAMI volunteers provide a variety of educational programs to the Finger Lakes community. With the unique understanding of people with lived experience, these programs provide outstanding free education, skills training and support.

A free six-week group education class for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or who have already been diagnosed. You have the option to join the waitlist to take an in-person course or you can take the on demand course options.

A free 8-session educational class for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. Registration is required.

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A free, 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions.