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 – 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
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General Meeting Updates
July 2025 General Meeting
Attend our general meeting this month, where in honor of BIPOC (Minority) Mental Health, we will share community defined strategies and culturally responsive services we utilize to serve the cultural and ethnic demographics of Contra Costa County. Through our innovations program, we are “Building Mental Health Friendly Communities Together.”
June 2025 Trivia, No General Meeting
Instead of a General Meeting, we are hosting a Juneteenth trivia! Email the correct answers to gro.atsocartnociman@ofni by June 19th, and get a prize. The questions are in the post!
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!
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
- 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