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On Saturday, July 27th, NAMI Contra Costa held its second annual faith-based mental health awareness event called Healing Through Music, which started in 2023. This phenomenal event featured 5-Time GRAMMY Award Winner, Gospel Singer Erica Campbell, and is recapped in this post.
Lamisa Zaman, a 2024 NAMI CC Intern, explains about Transitional Aged Youth, the importance of supporting this demographic, and how NAMI CC as an organization uniquely supports TAY.
Are you or a loved one in need of some support? In this article, we show you how to find support groups at NAMI CC and locally in Contra Costa County.
We’re pleased to share that our CEO, Gigi Renee Crowder, had the opportunity to speak about the power of empathy online, social media and mental health at San Ramon’s TEDx Talk. Watch NAMI CC CEO Gigi Crowder speak at TEDx Talk’s The Quest for Balance: Human Connection in a Digital World | TEDxCamino Ramon St.
Healing Through Music, a Mental Health Awareness Concert, returns for 2024 on July 27 at 5 PM. This year, we are featuring five-time GRAMMY Award Winner, Erica Campbell, who has a special message for Bay Area Californians: Get Your Tickets NOW!
We are announcing that our website will skip its usual weekly maintenance from 5:30 AM – 8:30 AM PT on 7/12.
Written by Kathy Maibaum-Perryman, CFNC – A deep passion for mental health and well-being. This month, Kathy addresses concerns about sugar!
We are announcing that our website will skip its usual weekly maintenance from 5:30 AM – 8:30 AM PT on 6/21.
On Thursday, May 30 NAMI Contra Costa held a first of its kind TransformACTIONal faith-based mental health awareness event. We invited a diverse group of Spiritual Leaders & Faith-Based Organizations to the launch of the newly MHSA Innovation funded, Building Mental Health Friendly Communities Together.
In May, which is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI Contra Costa’s Chinese division held its annual mental health lecture. This year, we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Philip Lowe, an esteemed psychologist, along with three young guest speakers – Yiwen, Michelle, and Leo. They joined us to discuss the pressing mental health issues faced by adolescents today.
Written by Kathy Maibaum-Perryman, CFNC – A deep passion for mental health and well-being. This month, Kathy addresses the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month.
NAMI CC’s “A Look Into the Future” Event Highlights Innovative Approaches to Mental Health Advocacy for Children and Families. Read on to find out about distinguished guests and topics discussed! *Now with Video!*
