Mental Health Resources - NAMI Finger Lakes
Behavioral Health / Mental Health Counseling • Ithaca, NY • Since 1986
About
NAMI Finger Lakes Inc. is the Ithaca-based nonprofit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It offers free mental health support, education, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Key details: founded 1986, headquarters in Ithaca, NY, staffed by 4 employees, and activities include support groups, community education, youth/teen support, holistic health resources, and advocacy. They operate four offices in the Ithaca area and provide contact options (support@namifingerlakes.org; 607-252-6264). Recent headlines reflect broader NAMI initiatives and advocacy. If you’re seeking local mental health resources, NAMI Finger Lakes can connect you with programs, education, and peer support in the Finger Lakes region.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health / Mental Health Counseling
Address
Ithaca, NY 14851, US
Phone
+16072734304
support@namifingerlakes.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
In case of an emergency that requires police assistance, call 911 and ask for Emergency Responders with mental health experience, or ask for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT).
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the contact email for questions or suggestions concerning these resources?
support@namifingerlakes.org
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- GreatNonprofits: N/A (GreatNonprofits profile exists but no specific rating score found in snippets) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Provides hope and reduces shame, guilt, and hopelessness
- Offers a safe, supportive environment for families and caregivers
- Helpful and informative educational courses and support groups
- Reduces feelings of being alone or overwhelmed
Common complaints
- Not a crisis, hot, or suicide prevention line
- Does not provide mental health counseling, personal advocacy, legal representation, or individual casework
"The course gave me hope that it will be okay, that I am not alone and reduced a lot of shame, guilt and hopelessness."
— Participant in NAMI Family-to-Family course"Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
— Participant in NAMI Family-to-Family course"I wish I’d known about this seven years ago when the problem began. I felt safe in this class. I was able to talk about things I haven’t been comfortable expressing elsewhere."
— Participant in NAMI Family-to-Family courseSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- NAMI of the Finger Lakes opens registration for ‘Family-to-Family’ class - 607 News Now — Jan 23, 2026
- You Are Not Alone Building Community and Understanding | NAMI — Nov 17, 2025
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities resource fair tonight at Boynton Middle School - 607 News Now — May 19, 2026
- Latest News - NAMI New York State — May 1, 2026
- Thank You, Mental Health Champions! – The Sophie Fund — Oct 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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