Notice: Office Hours On Sept. 29
Please be advised that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa) office will open later on September 29, 2025. We anticipate to re-open around 10 AM.
News
September 2025
News
[This Sunday] Douglas Dunn’s Memorial Service
We would like to notify you that Douglas Dunn’s memorial will be taking place this Sunday, on September 28. We ask that you join us in remembrance of Douglas Dunn. Doug was a Fearless, Experienced and Committed Mental Health Advocate. He was an important part of our NAMI CC Family, and he will be deeply missed by all of us.
Fundraisers, News
[Oct. 6-12] Bricks and Minifigs San Ramon Fundraiser
Mental Illness Awareness Week takes place on October 6-12! Bricks and Minifigs, San Ramon, will be donating 15% of their proceeds to NAMI Contra Costa that entire week! Click Read More for Information!
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[9/22] Join the Equity Committee Meeting TODAY
We need YOU! Join us for a mass mobilization of East Contra Costa County residents, community-based organizations, and local stakeholders to demand that Supervisor Burgis host a County Community Impact Fund town hall in the city of Antioch.
News
Notice: Office Closed On Sept. 20
Please be advised that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa) office will be closed September 20,2025. We anticipate to re-open on Monday.
Blog, News
Concord Awards $1.6m Grant to Caminar for Unsheltered with Serious Mental Illness
Great News! Caminar was recently awarded a $1.6 million grant to reduce homelessness for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) in partnership with NAMI Contra Costa, Loaves and Dishes of Contra Costa, White Pony Express, RotaCare, First Christian Church (Concord), and the Pleasant Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church through a two-year mobile dignity center program.
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Notice: Office Hours On Sept. 16
Please be advised that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa) office will open later on September 16, 2025. We anticipate to re-open around 11:30 AM.
Blog
How to Improve Mental Health in Schools
Written by Grace Dallarda, a NAMI CC 2025 Summer Intern.
How can we improve mental health literacy and sharpen academic institutions’ focus on addressing behavioral health disparities? My post outlines opportunities that education officials can use to foster an environment of curiosity and knowledge surrounding the topic of mental health.
FaithNet, LatinX, News
Mental Health 101 for AAPI Communities
NAMI Contra Costa invites Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) faith leaders and organizations to join our faith-based mental health initiative, where we will explore strategies to support individuals and families affected by mental health challenges.
Blog, News
1st California Screening of No One Cares About Crazy People
Join us for the 1st California Screening of No One Cares About Crazy People film by Gail Freedman, coming soon in early October! Click Read More for details.
General Meetings
September 2025 General Meeting
Attend our general meeting this month, where speaker Vaibhav A. Diwadkar, PhD, Professor & Co-Director Brain Imaging Research Division, from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI, will talk about Social Media and Mental Health. Click Read More for information about this in-person meeting.
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Sept. 28: Douglas Dunn’s Memorial Service
To NAMI CC Members and the Broader Contra Costa County, We would like to notify you that Douglas Dunn’s memorial will be taking place in a couple of weeks on September 28, a Sunday. We ask that you join us in remembrance of Douglas Dunn. Doug was a Fearless, Experienced and Committed Mental Health Advocate.