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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 lecturerwho

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Notice: Office Closed on October 11

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Please be advised that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa) office will be closed on October 11, 2025 for a special event. We hope you’ll join us there!

FaithNet, News, Special Events

Join Us for National Mental Health Day of Prayer

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Join us on October 7th, 2025, National Mental Health Day of Prayer. We aim to raise awareness, foster healing, and promote peace in Contra Costa County. Spiritual leaders, mental health advocates, and community members are invited to unite in prayers for those impacted by mental health challenges. Come and be a part of these prayers as we encourage unity and support for individuals facing these challenges.

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