Welcome to
NAMI Contra Costa
About Us
Support. Educate. Advocate. Outreach.
A Brief Overview of NAMI CC
Mission Statement – To provide support, outreach, education, and advocacy to individuals impacted by mental illness, their families, and the broader community.
NAMI Contra Costa is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing outreach, education, support and advocacy to individuals living with mental illness, their families, and the broader community. We have been serving in Contra Costa County and beyond for over 35 years. All our programs are free, so get involved today and help make a difference in your life, others’ lives, and in the local community.
NAMI Contra Costa is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are unique in our independence with long history of supporting individuals living with mental illness, their families, and the broader community.
NAMI CC has a commitment to serve the needs of all impacted by mental illness. We have staffed our agency to be reflective of those who are unserved, underserved, and inappropriately served. We have many support groups, classes, and services for these communities. Additionally, to help reach much of the homebound community, we provide almost all of our groups and classes via Zoom, and now more are in-person. So please visit our calendar page for group dates and times.
NAMI Contra Costa was named the 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year.
General Meetings
December 2025 General Meeting
For our December 18, 2025 General Meeting, we will also be hosting our Annual Virtual Family Holiday Sing-Along party with novice and professional singers. We can sing a joyful noise together.
November 2025 General Meeting
This NAMI CC general meeting will be a safe place for open discussion to learn more about seasonal affective disorder and how to ward off the winter blues, especially during these emotionally draining and uncertain times.
October 2025 General Meeting
Join our NAMI CC General Meeting Speaker Series for Domestic Violence Awareness Month with speaker Natalie Oleas, J.D., Regional Director of Administration, Contra Costa & Solano Family Justice Center.
Office Contact & Support Groups
To best meet the needs of those we serve, we host our support groups, signature educational programs, and other training sessions are live/in-person, hybrid, and on Zoom. To find a specific group location and meeting times, please check the NAMI CC Calendar for all group offerings and our Zoom Support Groups page for online groups.
The NAMI Contra Costa Office will be closed in observance of holidays throughout the year. Please come back often for updates.
NAMI CC Masking Policy
Following the recommendation of Contra Costa Health Department as of August 6, 2024, we encourage visitors to our office to wear a mask if you are symptomatic.
Common symptoms listed by the Contra Costa Health Department include the following:
- Difficulty Breathing
- Congestion
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Sore Throat
Get Educated.
NAMI Contra Costa Classes
Learn more about mental health as a peer, family member, loved one, or community member.
Mental Health Crash Course (MHCC)
On Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Mental Health Crash Course’s seminar acts as an orientation to the mental health field. No registration required.
Family-to-Family (F2F)
A free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. This course is available in English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
Basics
A free, 6-session program designed for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. These classes, all on Zoom, are available in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P)
A free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Peer-to-Peer in English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
Volunteer, Join, Donate, and More
Get Involved with NAMI Contra Costa
Volunteer
NAMI CC relies on volunteers to help with meetings, office tasks, fundraising and many other activities. If you want to volunteer, contact us today!
Donate Online
We rely on the generosity of the community to keep our doors open and our groups and programs free.
Your donations keep our groups and services running, plus it’s tax deductible!
Membership
Become a member of NAMI Contra Costa today. Receive our monthly e-newsletter, check out books from our library and get state (NAMI CA) and national memberships (NAMI) as well.
Your memberships keep our services running and are tax-deductible.
Via Mail
For those who prefer to donate or join us via check or money order, please make it out to NAMI Contra Costa and mail it to: