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.
Blog, News
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All general updates for NAMI Contra Costa that is not a newsletter, special event, or other.
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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.
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Remembering Douglas Dunn
It’s with deep sadness that we share with you the passing of one of our most fearless, experienced, and committed mental health advocates.
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Notice: Office Closed for Labor Day
Please be advised that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa) office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
News, Volunteer News
[Sept. 6] NAMI CC Family-Focused Education Recruitment Gathering
We are actively seeking new leaders! You’re invited to NAMI CC’s Family-Focused Education Recruitment Gathering for NAMI Family to Family and NAMI Basics educational courses. Click Read More for information.
News, Special Events
5th Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Event: Know the Signs
NAMI CC FaithNet Brings to You Our 5th Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Event: Know the Signs: Remembering Those We’ve Lost on September 20th, a Saturday. Click “Read More” for Details, including volunteer opportunities.
AAPI, News
August 2025 AAPI Monthly Seminar
NAMI CC AAPI Monthly Seminar presents “人工智能与人类意识 / AI & Human Consciousness” with 五石博士/Dr. Wu Shi for August 2025. Click “Read More” for details.
Family to Family, News
[Sept. 2025] New Family to Family Class
Sign up now for our new, in-person NAMI Family to Family course beginning in September!
News
NAMI Bay Area Regional Townhall
Good morning NAMI CC Members, friends, and families, NAMI Contra Costa County and NAMI California will be hosting a Bay Area Regional Townhall for community members on Thursday, August 21. Click to read more, and registration is required.
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[Urgent] 8/7 Rally
Join us tomorrow in protest Former Deputy Sheriff Andrew Hall, who shot and KILLED both Laudemer Arboleda and Tyrell Wilson, was covertly RELEASED EARLY for parole, and requested early release from probation after serving LESS THAN HALF of his sentence.
African-American, News
40 Voices African American Holistic Wellness & Resource Hub Grand Opening
Join us as we make history in Contra Costa County this Friday by sticking to a “For Us, By Us” community-led opportunity to heal. Click Read More for Details.
African-American, News
Support the African American Community this BIPOC Heritage Month
As we acknowledge July as BIPOC, (Minority) Mental Health Awareness Month, we at NAMI CC are determined to identify and address the challenges faced by ethnic and cultural communities. Read about how you can support our cause in honor of BIPOC (Minority) Mental Health Awareness Month.