Welcome to
NAMI Contra Costa

Support. Educate. Advocate. Outreach. Join 2023’s California Nonprofit of the Year in Supporting Our Communities, Families, and Individuals Impacted by Mental Illness.

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.

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About Us – NAMI Contra Costa County

Mission Statement – To provide support, outreach, education and advocacy to individuals living with mental illness, their families, and the broader community.

NAMI Contra Costa County (NAMI Contra Costa or NAMI CC, for short) 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 Contra Costa was named the 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year.

Our News Updates

Leave no one behind warm meals flyer for thursdays
Join us this year in serving the unsheltered a warm lunch meals through our "Leave No One Behind" program, helping those who sleep under the stars.
Summer 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration Flyer.
Save The Date! You are Invited to NAMI CC's Volunteer Appreciation Celebration this July for New & Existing Volunteers. Click Read More for Details.
Please be advised that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa) office will be closed on Thursday, June 26th to support and advocate for the Arboleda and Wilson families.
Latinx Mental Health 101 Flyer in Spanish
Roca Eterna Ministries presenta "Mental Health 101" Una charla para lo concientización de salud mental para la comunidad latina abordando las necesidades de salud mental de los latinos en el Condado de Contra Costa.
Read June 2025's President's Column by La Tanyua Brown-Thompson, NAMI Contra Costa's President on the Board of Directors.

General Meeting Updates

June 2025 Trivia, No General Meeting

Instead of a General Meeting, we are hosting a Juneteenth trivia! Email the correct answers to infoobfsctd-6a6359@namicontracosta.org by June 19th, and get a prize. The questions are in the post!

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May 2025 General Meeting

Get ready to attend our May 2025 General Meeting, where we celebrate 2025 Change Agents, a Celebration for Individuals/and other Entities Making an Extraordinary Difference in Improving Mental Health Outcomes!

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April 2025 General Meeting

Get ready to attend our April 2025 General Meeting, where we invite Contra Costa Public Defenders to discuss the process of decriminalization for individuals living with a medical condition.

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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.

Phone Numbers

Email Address

Hours

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.

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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:

NAMI Contra Costa
2151 Salvio St, Ste V
Concord, CA 94520
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NAMI CC Annual Fundraiser

Crab Feed 2025

Join us for All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab!
Tickets are expected to sell out. Grab yours now!
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crabfeed 2024

Join us for All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab! Tickets are expected to sell out. Grab yours now!

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