NAMI Finger Lakes News This Week- September 3, 2021

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NAMI Finger Lakes This Week- September 3, 2021

At National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Finger Lakes affiliate, we provide advocacy, education and support for families of people living with mental health conditions. In our weekly e-news, we share events and resources of interest to our mental health community. You'll find more resources and information at our website namifingerlakes.org

In this newsletter:

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
AIM For Zero- Suicide Care Is Heath Care
NAMI Finger Lakes Crisis File
Dump & Run- Many Thanks To You
NAMI Mid Hudson Offers Free Virtual Peer to Peer Class
In Person Outdoor Family Support Group
Register for Upcoming An Support Group
NAMI FL Family Forum- Planning For Future Needs - Replay Now
NAMI Finger Lakes Family Forum- Mental Health Services For Medicaid Eligible Children and Adolescents - September 28
A Radio Play- Steppin' Into My Shoes
Tompkins County Community Mental Health Services Board
NAMI FL 2021 Programs and Services Guide
Opportunities to Support NAMI Finger Lakes
Like-Follow-Share NAMI FL

SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH

If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)

or call 911 immediately.

Local to Tompkins County, you may also dial 607-272-1616

AIM for Zero: Suicide Care is Health Care

September 28, 29 & 30, 2021

The Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY) at the New York State Office of Mental Health will be hosting a suicide prevention symposium titled “AIM for Zero: Suicide Care is Healthcare.” This three-day, virtual symposium will bring together the leading suicide prevention experts to discuss the impact and importance of the Zero Suicide framework in healthcare systems, the importance of equity and inclusivity, and strategies for high impact healthcare outcomes, while highlighting cutting edge tools for implementation.

Presentations include:

Vision Zero: Eliminating Suicide &Transforming Healthcare
Zero Suicide Work in Emergency Departments: Opening Pandora’s Box
If Preventing Suicide is our Target, Suicide Safe Care--in all Healthcare Settings - Is the Bullseye
From Equality to Equity in LGBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention
Making Suicide a Never Event – Zero Suicide in Indian Country
Singing in a Strange Land: Suicide Prevention for Black Youth
Best Practices for Primary Care
A Zero Suicide Story

To participate in this Symposium, visit Aim For Zero Suicides

The NAMI Finger Lakes Crisis File contains valuable resources for families in search of help during a mental health crisis. You'll find resources for emergencies, housing, mental health treatment, services and more.

Click to Find Crisis Resources

Dump And Run- Many Thanks To You

NAMI Finger Lakes extends our great appreciation for all of the Dump & Run volunteers and patrons who participated in this year's event.

Many thanks to our volunteers Bob, Donna, Deb, Kitty, Matt, Mark, Carol, Laura, Howard, Xavier, Molly, Sara, Matt, Steve, Eli, Jae, Elisa, Cheryl, Lisa, and Kate. (Our apologies if we have missed your name, you are all valued and appreciated!).

SPECIAL thanks to Bob, Kathy and Dale for over 100 hours each and our deep appreciation to Donna and Kitty, who spent every hour of all four days at the sale, on top of countless hours during the summer. NAMI Volunteers committed nearly 800 hours of their time to this event. WOW!

These volunteers help NAMI Finger Lakes sustain our mission to provide free education and support in our community. Their commitment helps us fight stigma and shine a light on the needs of people living with mental illness and their loved ones.

NAMI FL extends our great appreciation for Dale and Kathy Taylor and their commitment to coordinating work for this event, keeping us all informed and guiding our volunteers. It is a huge undertaking!

To the organizers of Cops Kids and Toys who continue to value the contributions NAMI FL volunteers make to this event, we thank you. Your work in the community has brought joy to hundreds of children and their families.

And last, but not least, thank you to all the patrons who attended Dump & Run. Your participation in this event supports two great organizations, Cops Kids & Toys and NAMI Finger Lakes, and helps our environment by giving the many like-new and very usable items sold a new home and saved from going to the landfill. Hats off to you!

Thank you for another great year!

With full hearts,

NAMI Finger Lakes

NAMI Mid Hudson Offers Free Virtual Peer to Peer Class

NAMI Mid Hudson will offer a virtual Peer to Peer class beginning in October.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.

Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.

What You’ll Gain

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:

Set a vision and goals for the future
Partner with health care providers
Develop confidence for making decisions
Practice relaxation and stress reduction tools
Share your story
Strengthen relationships
Enhance communication skills
Learn about mental health treatment options

Find more information at NAMI Mid Hudson's Peer to Peer Application

Click to download the

NAMI Mid Hudson's

Peer to Peer Flyer

In-Person Outdoor Family Support Group

You'll receive confirmation that you've been registered and an email with information about a downtown Ithaca location (TBD) on the day of the meeting. With respect to the safety of our facilitators and participants, vaccination for in-person meetings is preferred. Anyone not vaccinated will be required to wear a mask.

NAMI Finger Lakes Support Group Registration

NAMI FL Family Support Groups are led by family members who have gained understanding through lived experience. At our support groups, we share concerns, coping skills, and compassion in a supportive atmosphere, and build bonds with people who genuinely understand.

NAMI FL support groups currently meet on Zoom.

To register or for information on how to attend, email [email protected] or call 607-288-2460 for assistance.

NAMI Support Groups are for people 18 and over who have a loved one living with a mental health condition.

Family Support Group:

First Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM-8:30 PM- (September 7th)

Third Monday of the month 1:30 PM-3:00 PM- (September 20th)

Partner/Spouse Support Group:

Fourth Thursday of the month 7:00 PM-8:30PM (September 23rd)

Look for information soon about our September In-Person Support Group in this newsletter!

Click to view our Support Group Materials

If you need support now, please call the NAMI Finger Lakes Help Line at 607-273-2462. Our Help Line is answered by local NAMI family members who have experience with loved ones living with mental illness.

NAMI Family Forum- Planning For Future Needs

NAMI FL Family Forum welcomed David Young, Intake Director with Disability Rights New York, to share information about Special Needs Trusts, NY ABLE accounts and additional opportunities to plan for future needs. This was an excellent presentation and we learned a lot.

The recording of this event is now available on the NAMI Finger Lakes YouTube Channel.

Subscribe to us and check out the presentation there.

View Family Forum Replay

NAMI Finger Lakes Family Forum

September 28 @ 6:30 PM EST

Mental Health Services For

Medicaid Eligible Children and Adolescents

Attorneys from Disability Rights New York will present on the types of community-based mental health services that should be available to children and adolescents on Medicaid.

The attorneys will also discuss and welcome feedback about the barriers that families face when trying to access these services.

DRNY is an independent nonprofit organization designated to advocate for the rights and safety of New Yorkers with disabilities. DRNY is committed to enabling those we serve to exercise their own life choices and to fully participate in community life. To learn more about DRNY, please visit www.drny.org.

Look for registration information next week in this newsletter and at namifingerlakes.org

A Radio Play- Steppin' Into My Shoes

September 11, 18, and 25 | 3pm EST

Directed by

Gabriella da Silva Carr & Julia Taylor

A new play exploring family, harm reduction, and the hopes & dreams of those who have experienced incarceration

Developed in collaboration with College Initiative Upstate

WRFI 88.1 FM Ithaca, 91.9 FM Watkins Glen or wrfi.org

For more information visit

Civic Ensemble online

September Tompkins County Community Mental Health Services Board

Tompkins County Community Mental Health Services Baord on Youtube

Click to Watch Live on Sept. 13th @ 5:30 PM

Stay informed about what's happening at the County level regarding Mental Health needs and services. Their meetings stream live and recorded for later viewing.