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 Our Communities, Families, and Individuals Impacted by Mental Illness.
About Us - NAMI Contra Costa
Mission Statement - To provide support, outreach, education and advocacy to individuals living with and families impacted by mental illness.
NAMI Contra Costa is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing outreach, education, support and advocacy to families and individuals in need of help dealing with mental illness. We have been assisting people and families impacted by mental illness in Contra Costa for over 30 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 helping families/loved of those impacted by mental illness along with individuals living with mental illness.
NAMI Contra Costa was named the 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year.
Our News Updates
LGBTQ+ Women have unique struggles in their mental health that are unkown to most.
General Meeting Updates
November 2024 General Meeting
Get ready to attend our November 2024 General Meeting Mental Health Speaker Series about the next steps in preparing for CARE Court led by NAMI CC Staff, allies, and attendees. They will debrief about the October 25th Care Court Information and Listening Session and discuss other news at NAMI CC.
October 2024 General Meeting
Get ready to attend our October 2024 General Meeting Mental Health Speaker Series about the Basics of Special Needs Planning led by Attorney Ellen Cookman. She will cover Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts and about how you and your family can use them as well as other topics. Click “Watch Now” for the video.
September 2024 General Meeting
Get ready to attend our September (Suicide Prevention Awareness Month) 2024 General Meeting Mental Health Speaker Series. In Honor of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Savannah Crippen, MPH, and NAMI CC TAY Coordinator Leo Li will speak about current interventions available to youth.
*Video Now Available*
NAMI CC Office Contact
NAMI Contra Costa will continue to assist in-person and online. Following the recommendation of the Contra Costa Health Department as of August 6, 2024, we ask visitors to wear a mask when visiting our office and that you do not visit in-person if you have any sick symptoms. Common symptoms listed by the Contra Costa Health Department include the following:
- Fever
- Congestion
- Sore Throat
- Fatigue
We host the majority of our groups on Zoom, but some are hybrid Zoom and In-Person. To find out if your group is going to be in-person or hybrid, please check the NAMI CC Calendar for all group offerings and our Zoom Support Groups page for online groups.
Contact us by calling 925.942.0767 for our office line or email us at info@namicontracosta.org to be assisted or for any questions, even on holidays.
The NAMI Contra Costa will be closed on holidays throughout the year. Please come back often for updates.
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
Services
We serve our community through many ways.
Call Our Warmline
Call our general warmline about your mental health concerns at: (925) 465-3864
Find A Support Group
Connect with Peers and Trainers who understand your experience and can share advice.
Schedule A Presentation
Contact us to schedule a presentation about mental health topics we're passionate about.
Get Educated.
NAMI Contra Costa Classes
Learn more about mental health as a peer, parent, family member, or as a loved one.
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, six-session program designed for parents and other family 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 is only available in English.
Do you need help?
NAMI Contra Costa is here for you. If you need help finding mental health support for yourself or a loved one, contact us and we will work with you to get the support you need. You can contact us via phone, email, or our Contact Form in the link below.
NAMI Contra Costa recognizes that the need for support is greater post-COVID. Please check Events then NAMI CC Calendar for information. While most NAMI CC groups are online via Zoom, there are some non-NAMI CC groups that are not. Please contact the group leaders for more details.
Volunteer, Join, Donate, and More
Get Involved with NAMI CC
Volunteer
NAMI CC relies on volunteers to help with meetings, the office, fundraising and many other activities. If your 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 newsletter, check books out 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
