October 2025

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News

Give Hope to People with Mental Illness Losing SNAP

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As the final stretch of the year quickly approaches, we urgently need your financial support to help us do our part to strengthen the safety net that is in jeopardy for those we serve. Due to a very difficult political climate and inhumane budget cuts, many vulnerable individuals are now facing food insecurity. Beginning November 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be eliminated, which makes it more challenging for those we serve to remain sheltered.

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Board of Directors

Daryl Graves – Director

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Daryl Graves is a respected thought leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), recognized for his commitment to fostering psychological safety and promoting inclusive cultures. With over 20 years of engineering experience in the technology sector – including roles with Silicon Graphics, Verizon, and Workday – Daryl transitioned mid-career to focus on DEIB, bringing

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1st California Screening: No One Cares About Crazy People Recap

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Read about what happened on Sunday, October 12th from noon to 3 pm, in honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week. Over 400 people registered for FREE tickets for the first California screening matinee at the Orinda Theater of the powerful documentary, No One Cares About Crazy People by filmmaker Gail Freedman and hosted by NAMI Contra Costa, with co-sponsors The Miles Hall Foundation, Psynergy, and NAMI California.

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Blog

Community Member Sharing: Mei Sze

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For Mental Health Awareness Week, a community member stepped forward and asked if we could share her perspective on mental health and mental illness. Today, we share Mei Sze’s perspective.

General Meetings

October 2025 General Meeting

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Join our NAMI CC General Meeting Speaker Series for Domestic Violence Awareness Month with speaker Natalie Oleas, J.D., Regional Director of Administration, Contra Costa & Solano Family Justice Center.

News

Notice: Office Closed on October 25

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Please be advised that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa) office will closed on October 25, 2025. We will re-open the following Monday, October 27, 2025.

Board of Directors

Michael Pierson – Director

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Michael Pierson, Esq. is a partner at Key Counsel, P.C. and the President-Elect of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. An accomplished trial attorney and former law professor, he also serves as court-appointed counsel in conservatorships, representing individuals with cognitive and mental health challenges. Beyond his legal work, Michael is an AI consultant and lecturer

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