All general updates for NAMI Contra Costa that is not a newsletter, special event, or other.
As we continue into September, we at NAMI Contra Costa continue to raise mental health awareness and suicide prevention. On Tuesday, September 10, NAMI is calling grassroots advocates to support the Local 988 Response Act, a major priority bill to improve the routing of people calling the 988 Lifeline for help during a crisis.
As September unfolds, we at NAMI Contra Costa are proud to be part of a critical initiative for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. On Sunday, September 8, NAMI CC and NAMI join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in observing the inaugural 988 Day—a national effort to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Please be informed that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa County) office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
NAMI Contra Costa is partnering this September 14th with Remix Recovery and Connections House to bring you “Remix Recovery – Leading a Brave Space.” Click Read More for details about the event.
Join us on October 8th, 2024, for a significant event on 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.
In Honor of September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, NAMI CC FaithNet Brings to You Our 4th Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Event: Know the Signs: Remembering Those We’ve Lost on September 21st, a Saturday. Click “Read More” for Details.
This August, NAMI CC’s AAPI Team’s monthly online public presentation features Dr. Xie Gang. She will draw on 24 years of experience in Mental Health work to provide a detailed explanation of Mental Health services available in U.S. public health insurance, helping parents to quickly guide their children toward recovery to address challenging questions. Click “Read More” for details.
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.
NAMI CC AAPI Monthly Seminar presents “The Relationship Between Internal Organs and Emotions” with Dr. Wu Shi for July 2024. Click “Read More” for details.
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.
Please be informed that the NAMI CC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Contra Costa County) office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.
