NAMI Rochester

NAMI Rochester exists to provide support, education and advocacy to individuals and families of all cultural backgrounds who are living with mental illness. We envision a world where stigma is no longer a barrier to treatment, support is readily available, and mental illness is universally accepted as a treatable medical condition.Our Mission: We provide support, education and advocacy to individuals and families of all cultural backgrounds who are living with mental illness.Our Vision: We envision a world where stigma is no longer a barrier to treatment, support is readily available, and mental illness is universally accepted as a treatable medical condition.Our Values: Our values are our guideposts. They’re how we hire the right people. How we frame feedback to employees. How we make decisions. How we hold ourselves accountable. Because we are committed to their authenticity, these values may not appeal to everyone – and that’s ok.  If they resonate with you, you might be a good fit for our team.We are AUTONOMOUS:  We hire incredible people so we don’t have to institute cumbersome rules or processes. We trust you to get your job done.  We respect each other’s boundaries. We want compassionate people who make the workplace a training ground for personal growth and transformation.  We encourage the side-hustle – it makes us more dynamic and interesting people.We are TRANSPARENT:  We share information; share mistakes; share victories.  We ask for help when we need it.  We show up as real, vulnerable human beings who speak from the heart, value others’ contributions, and invest in each other’s growth.  We extend grace and generosity to one another. We accept that rupture may occur, and we will always repair our relationships with each other.We are CHANGEMAKERS:  We believe anything is possible.  We embrace our mission and strive to realize our vision in everything we do.  We bring passion and energy to our work, knowing that active participation is essential to create better outcomes. We work hard, act in service to others and create a lasting and positive impact within our community.Our BeliefsWe believe mental illness, substance use disorder, and suicidal thoughts/actions are inextricably linked.We believe empathy is revolutionary.We believe recovery is possible.We believe love wins.