June’s Ask Kathy
Written by Kathy Maibaum-Perryman, CFNC – A deep passion for mental health and well-being. This month, Kathy addresses concerns about sugar!
Blog
June 2024
AAPI, News, Support Group Updates
Tagalog Support Group On Hold
We regret to inform you that the NAMI Contra Costa (NAMI CC) Tagalog group is on hold indefinitely. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please stay tuned for updates.
News
NAMI CC LGBTQ+ Listening Session
Advancing Our Innovation Efforts and Holding a Listening Session on What is Needed to Build an LGBTQ+ Mental Health Friendly Community in Contra Costa County and Beyond on Monday, June 24 @ 6 PM.
Blog, News
June 21: No Maintenance
We are announcing that our website will skip its usual weekly maintenance from 5:30 AM – 8:30 AM PT on 6/21.
Special Events
2nd Annual Healing Through Music Event
Join NAMI Contra Costa for our 2nd Annual “Healing Through Music” Event, a Mental Health Awareness Concert featuring Grammy Award Winner Erica Campbell!
Training Module Updates, Volunteer News
Summer 2024 Volunteer Module Training
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 Summer 2024 five-module Training! You’re helping improve outcomes for those impacted by mental illness.
General Meetings
June 2024 General Meeting
Tune in for our June 2024 General Meeting Mental Health Speaker Series: Housing that Heals Follow Up! *Meeting Recording Now Added*
News
Notice: Office Closure for Juneteenth
Please be informed that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa County) office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth.
AAPI, News
June 2024 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 2024. Click “Read More” for details.
Blog, News, Special Videos
Innovation Program Launch Event Recap
On Thursday, May 30 NAMI Contra Costa held a first of its kind TransformACTIONal faith-based mental health awareness event. We invited a diverse group of Spiritual Leaders & Faith-Based Organizations to the launch of the newly MHSA Innovation funded, Building Mental Health Friendly Communities Together.
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5th Annual AAPI Mental Health Awareness Event Recap
In May, which is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI Contra Costa’s Chinese division held its annual mental health lecture. This year, we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Philip Lowe, an esteemed psychologist, along with three young guest speakers – Yiwen, Michelle, and Leo. They joined us to discuss the pressing mental health issues faced by adolescents today.
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May’s Ask Kathy
Written by Kathy Maibaum-Perryman, CFNC – A deep passion for mental health and well-being. This month, Kathy addresses the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month.