Welcome to
NAMI Contra Costa
Welcome to
NAMI Contra Costa
Support. Educate. Advocate. Outreach.
Join 2023’s California Nonprofit of the Year in Supporting Individuals, Families, and the Broader Community Impacted by Mental Illness.
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.
Our News Updates
Notice: Office Closed on November 7
Please be advised that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa) office will closed on November 7. We will re-open the following Saturday, November 8, 2025.
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Community Member Sharing: Jack Bragen
This week, a community member stepped forward and asked if we could share his story and perspective on mental health and mental illness. Jack Bragen, a community, shares "Managing My...
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Give Hope to People with Mental Illness Losing SNAP
As the final stretch of the year quickly approaches, we urgently need your financial support to help us do our part to strengthen the safety net that is in jeopardy...
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November 2025: New Basics Class in Mandarin Chinese!
NAMI Basics Education, all six sessions of class will be held hybrid via Zoom beginning November 15, 2025. Language: Chinese (中文）/Mandarin （普通話）
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President’s Column – October 2025
Read October 2025's President's Column by La Tanyua Brown-Thompson, NAMI Contra Costa's President on the Board of Directors.
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Winter 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration Event
Save The Date! You are Invited to NAMI CC's Volunteer Appreciation Celebration this November for New & Existing Volunteers. Click Read More for Details.
Read MoreGeneral Meeting Updates
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.
Watch NowSeptember 2025 General Meeting
Attend our general meeting this month, where speaker Vaibhav A. Diwadkar, PhD, Professor & Co-Director Brain Imaging Research Division, from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI, will talk about Social Media and Mental Health. Click Read More for information about this in-person meeting.
Watch NowAugust 2025 General Meeting
Attend our general meeting this month, where speaker Debbi Fox-Davis, Director, Patient Engagement and Advocacy discusses Creating a Recovery-Focused Path in Schizophrenia: Relapse Prevention Strategies. Click Read More for Meeting information.
Watch NowOffice 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.
Phone Numbers
Email Address
Hours
- Mon-Th: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sat: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
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.
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
NAMI Contra Costa
2151 Salvio St, Ste V
Concord, CA 94520
