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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

News

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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News, Volunteer News

LNOB Warm Meal to Honor Malad Baldwin

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During National Mental Illness Awareness Week on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM, NAMI Contra Costa will be offering a special warm meal distribution for the unsheltered at the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub.

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