Patient Education Materials
Patients and Families can learn about common mental disorders including symptoms, risk factors and treatment options through the American Psychiatric Association website.
The American Psychological Association has downloadable materials to educate the public on issues of mental health, stress and physical health.
Brochures and Fact Sheets on mental health related topics are also available for download through the NIMH website.
Helpful Tips for Family and Friends:
Helping a loved one with depression can be a challenge. Because the very nature of depression may cause people to shut down and withdraw, it may be especially important that you reach out to them as they may be reluctant or unable to ask for help.
The Mayo Clinic website includes a page on Depression and supporting family and friends.
NAMI Rochester and NAMI Finger Lakes are excellent resources involved in support, education and advocacy for families with mental illness
Helpful Tips for Families of Children and Adolescents:
UpToDate on Depression in children and adolescents
AACAP on Depression in Children and Teens
Audio Guided Meditations:
UCLA guided meditation audio files in English and Spanish
Community Referral Resources
Call 911 for any mental health emergency
For information about area services call 211
Monroe County
Mobile Crisis Team services (585) 529-3721
Lifeline (585) 275-5151
Regional Resources
Livingston County Mobile Integration Team
URMC Behavioral Health Crisis Call Line (585) 275-8686
Hillside Service Integration (585) 256-7500
Tompkins County Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Team (607) 272-1616
Suicide Prevention National Line 1-800-273-TALK
