Good morning NAMI CC Members, friends, and families, NAMI California will host a Virtual Townhall led by Department of State Hospitals on Wednesday, June 4th at 12:00 PM PST. The Department of State will provide an overview of the department, highlight efforts to expand its continuum of care, and share information about the Financial Assistance Program. You must register to attend.
NAMI CC and Sponsors bring to you Concord 2025 Juneteenth, A FREE Celebration Commemorating African Americans’ Quest for Freedom, Amplifying the Voice of the Black Male!
As shared earlier this week, we lost a strong mental health ally in past Contra Costa County supervisor, Federal D. Glover. A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11 AM in his honor. Read more to find out details of viewings and service location.
Easter Hill United Methodist Church Presents Mental Health 101 For the African American Faith Community, A Free Mental Health Awareness Event Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of African Americans in Contra Costa County.
Please be advised that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa) office will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.
If you weren’t able to attend 2025 NAMI CC In Motion Countywide Mental Health Awareness Resource Fair held on Saturday morning, May 17, at Todos Santos Plaza Park, you can read about it here!
Read May 2025’s President’s Column by La Tanyua Brown-Thompson, NAMI Contra Costa’s President on the Board of Directors.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
