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.

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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.

2023 California Nonprofit of the Year Logo

About Us - NAMI Contra Costa County

Mission Statement - To provide support, outreach, education and advocacy to individuals living with and families impacted by mental illness.

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 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 County, California, 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

2025 NIM flyer
NAMI In Motion returns for 2025! In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI Contra Costa brings back NAMI In Motion 2025, a Countywide Mental Health Awareness Resource Fair.
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.
NAMI CC is saddened to hear of former Supervisor Federal Glover's passing, on Sunday, May 18th, 2025. He was a long time supporter of NAMI CC and the winner of our 2024 Elected Official Change Agent Award...
NAMI CC AAPI Team's Monthly Seminar Flyer in Mandarin Chinese
NAMI CC AAPI Monthly Seminar presents "Ask A Psychiatrist / 解码心灵—— 何若秀医生线上答疑讲座" with Psychiatrist Dr. Xiu Lowe for June 2025. Click "Read More" for details.
A call to action featured image for Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week (TDAwareness Week)
The first full week of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth is #TDAwarenessWeek. Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder associated with the use of antipsychotics. Early recognition and treatment can make a positive impact. Click Read More for details.
Summer 2025 5 Module Training Flyer
Thank you so much for your interest in beginning, or continuing, to volunteer with NAMI Contra Costa. You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming Winter 2025 5-Module Training in January! You're helping improve outcomes for those impacted by mental illness.

General Meeting Updates

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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March 2025 General Meeting

Get ready to attend our March 2025 General Meeting, where a variety of accomplished peer women discuss their wellness journey and achievements in honor of Women’s History Month. Click “Read More” for details.

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NAMI CC Office Contact

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.


The NAMI Contra Costa Office will be closed on holidays throughout the year. Please come back often for updates.

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NAMI CC Masking Policy

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

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.

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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, 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 Contra Costa

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
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NAMI CC Annual Fundraiser

Crab Feed 2025

Join us for All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab!
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crabfeed 2024

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