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 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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Phone Numbers
Email Address
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
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.
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
NAMI Contra Costa
2151 Salvio St, Ste V
Concord, CA 94520
