African American Uplift Program
In August 2020, NAMI CC was awarded a Peer Workforce Investment grant from the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS).
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2023
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Donate to NAMI CC via PayPal or By PayBee!
NAMI Contra Costa now receiving donations via PayPal and PayBee.
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2021 Multicultural Outreach Award!
NAMI CC has been selected by the NAMI National’s Board of Directors as the recipient of the 2021 Multicultural Outreach Award.
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Special Announcement About the ADA
With the help of Accessible, we can now have the tools to make our website easier for people with visual needs.
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Mental Health Awareness Ribbon Campaign
NAMI Contra Costa is launching its First Annual Mental Health Awareness Ribbon Donation campaign.
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Sign up now! Family to Family Education Program
NAMI, the National Alliance for Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Contra Costa is an affiliate of NAMI California. NAMI Contra Costa and dedicated volunteer members and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential
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Lyle Morris Affordable / Income Based Rental Unit Waitlist Open
SHELTER Inc’s Lyle Morris Property has affordable units and their waitlist is open. Unfortunately these are non-CE units so applicants go through a shelter inc process through their waitlist. However, it’s still a great opportunity and very affordable. We suggest getting applications in as soon as possible and letting them know if you are referring
General Meetings
August 2023 General Meeting
Focusing on Youth Mental Health: How to Best Support Students as they Return Back to School Summary As the new school year approached, NAMI Contra Costa held a community dialogue for our August General Meeting on how best to support students, parents, and caregivers as they returned back to school. We discussed what programs we
General Meetings
July 2023 General Meeting
Valuing Diversity: Developing Cultural Humility in Mental Health Outreach and Engagement In Honor of July as BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month Speaker Gigi R. Crowder, L.E., Executive Director, NAMI Contra Costa Summary For our July 2023 General Meeting, in honor of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI Contra Costa Executive Director Gigi Crowder shared her
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June 2023 General Meeting
In Honor of PRIDE Month, Hear from NAMI CC Staff Who Identify as LGBTQI+ Speakers Summary We recognized June as Pride month and heard from NAMI CC peer support specialists who had lived experience with mental illness and also identified as LGBTQI+. We also received our California Non Profit of the Year award from the
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June 2023 AAPI Monthly Seminar
NAMI CC AAPI Monthly Seminar presents “Ask A Psychiatrist – A Mental Health Expert Presentation / Q&A” with Psychiatrist Dr. Xiu Lowe for June 2023. Click “Read More” for details.
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May 2023 General Meeting
2023 Change Agent Appreciation Award Nominations for Individuals/Organizations Making an Extraordinary Difference in Improving Mental Health Outcomes Summary In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI CC held its 4th Annual Community Change Agent Appreciation Awards at our General Meeting on May 18, 2023. It was another special event as many NAMI CC community members,