NAMI Contra Costa

Category: Peer to Peer

  • January 2026: New Peer-to-Peer Course

    January 2026: New Peer-to-Peer Course

    NAMI Contra Costa Presents A New Peer-to-Peer Course Starting in January of 2026.

    NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a Recovery Education Program and is a free, 8-week course for adults living with mental illness.

    We plan to hold Peer-to-Peer for peers affected by or living with mental illness who are beginning the recovery process to manage their mental health condition/symptoms. The course period will run between January 20 through March 10 of 2026.

    Class Details

    The upcoming course will be held in person from 5:30 PM to 7 PM beginning Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Classes will be held once a week for 8 weeks on Tuesdays at the West County Peer Connection Center, 2101 Vale Rd, Suite 300 San Pablo, CA 94806. Dates include January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3,
    10, 2026.

    You will receive your workbook on the first day of class. On the last day you will receive your certificates. We are on this recovery journey together!

    Location

    West County Peer Connection Center

    2101 Vale Rd, Suite 300,
    San Pablo, CA 94806

    How to Register and Facilitator Information

    Reservations are required to obtain a seat in the class, and we have already started the Wait List for this course. Peer Coordinator Ashley Ciullo can reserve a seat in the class for you by sending her an email at ashley@namicontracosta.org with your demographics.

    Demographics include:

    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Email
    • Phone
    • Address
    • Age
    • Sexual Orientation
    • Race
    • Ethnicity

    The first 10 peers to send a registration email with all the above information will be registered for the Winter 2026 class. All remaining will be put on the Wait List for future classes. Please respond with your demographics.

    Facilitator teacher leaders include La-Tanyua Brown-Thompson and Jeralynn Brown-Blueford.

    Topics Include

    • Mindfulness
    • The Brain and Body
    • Diagnoses
    • Personal Stories
    • Strengths and Goal Setting
    • Stigma and Recovery
    • Relationships
    • Growing Support Networks

    About the Class

    NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. This in person group experience provides the opportunity for mutual support and positive impact. You can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who relate to your experiences.

    Benefits of NAMI Peer-to-Peer

    NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:

    • Create a personalized relapse prevention plan
    • Learn how to interact with health care provider
    • Develop confidence for making decisions and reducing stress
    • Stay up-to-date on mental health research
    • Understand the impact of symptoms on your life
    • Access practical resources on how to maintain your journey toward recovery
  • Abril 2025: Un Nuevo Clase de Persona a persona (Los Viernes)

    Abril 2025: Un Nuevo Clase de Persona a persona (Los Viernes)

    Fechas y Horario

    De Abril 11 a Mayo 30
    Los Viernes de 10 am – 12:30 pm

    Donde

    En linea a través de Zoom.

    Información de registro

    Para registrase use el enlace para accesar la forma.

    https://forms.gle/Ci7uyGjTZK3UzSHG8

    Para mas información contacte

    uriel.cardoza@namicontracosta.org

    ¿Que es Persona a Persona?

    Person a Persona es un programa de educación de 8 sesiones para personas adultas que viven con una enfermedad mental o trastorno psiquiátrico. Este curso está para ayudar a participantes mejorar su entendimiento de su condición y su camino a recuperación. Algunos temas de la clase incluyen: creando un plan de prevención de recaída, como interactuar con profesionales medicos, y entendiendo el efecto de sus síntomas en su vida. Esta clase será en linea a través de Zoom.

    Acerca de NAMI

    NAMI, la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales, es la organización más importante de salud mental con base comunitaria dedicada a mejorar las vidas de individuos y familias afectados por trastornos mentales. NAMI Contra Costa es una organización filial de NAMI California. NAMI Contra Costa y sus voluntarios, miembros, y líderes trabajan sin descanso para crear conciencia y proporcionar educación, defensa y programas de apoyo grupal para quienes viven con trastornos mentales y para sus seres queridos.

  • Abril 2025: Un Nuevo Clase de Persona a persona (Los Lunes)

    Abril 2025: Un Nuevo Clase de Persona a persona (Los Lunes)

    Fechas y Horario

    De Abril 7 a Mayo 26
    Los Lunes de 6:30 pm – 9 pm

    Donde

    En linea a través de Zoom.

    Información de registro

    Para registrase use el enlace para accesar la forma.

    https://forms.gle/UnpPVsy9MsPiAnn87

    Para mas información contacte

    uriel.cardoza@namicontracosta.org

    ¿Que es Persona a Persona?

    Person a Persona es un programa de educación de 8 sesiones para personas adultas que viven con una enfermedad mental o trastorno psiquiátrico. Este curso está para ayudar a participantes mejorar su entendimiento de su condición y su camino a recuperación. Algunos temas de la clase incluyen: creando un plan de prevención de recaída, como interactuar con profesionales medicos, y entendiendo el efecto de sus síntomas en su vida. Esta clase será
    en linea a través de Zoom.

    Acerca de NAMI

    NAMI, la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales, es la organización más importante de salud mental con base comunitaria dedicada a mejorar las vidas de individuos y familias afectados por trastornos mentales. NAMI Contra Costa es una organización filial de NAMI California. NAMI Contra Costa y sus voluntarios, miembros, y líderes trabajan sin descanso para crear conciencia y proporcionar educación, defensa y programas de apoyo grupal para quienes viven con trastornos mentales y para sus seres queridos.

  • [Full] A New Peer-to-Peer Class Winter 2025

    [Full] A New Peer-to-Peer Class Winter 2025

    NAMI Contra Costa Presents

    Peer-to-Peer Classes Starting in Winter 2025

    A NAMI Peer-to-Peer Recovery Education Program. A free, 8-week course for adults living with mental illness.

    We have a plan to hold Peer to Peer in the upcoming winter season for peers affected by or living with mental illness who are beginning the recovery process to manage their mental health condition/symptoms.

    Class Details

    Classes meet once a week for 8 weeks.

    The upcoming class will be held in person from 6 PM to 8 PM beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2025, once a week for 8 weeks at the Peer Connection Center, located at 3711 Lonetree Way, Antioch, CA 94509. Dates include January 7, 14, 21, 28, & February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025.

    How to Register and Facilitator Information

    Reservations are required to obtain a seat in the class.
    Email Peer Coordinator Ashley Ciullo ashley@namicontracosta.org.

    Facilitators include Donald Lang and Cristy Johnson.

    About the Class

    NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. This in person group experience provides the opportunity for mutual support and positive impact. You can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who relate to your experiences.

    Topics Include

    • Mindfulness
    • The Brain and Body
    • Diagnoses
    • Personal Stories
    • Strengths and Goal Setting
    • Stigma and Recovery
    • Relationships
    • Growing Support Networks
    NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you
    • Create a personalized relapse prevention plan
    • Learn how to interact with health care provider
    • Develop confidence for making decisions and reducing stress
    • Stay up-to-date on mental health research
    • Understand the impact of symptoms on your life
    • Access practical resources on how to maintain your journey toward recovery
  • [Full] May 8, 2024: A New NAMI CC Peer-to-Peer Class!

    [Full] May 8, 2024: A New NAMI CC Peer-to-Peer Class!

    NAMI Contra Costa Presents

    Peer-to-Peer Classes Starting on May 8, 2024

    A NAMI Peer-to-Peer Recovery Education Program
    A free, 8-week course for adults living with mental illness

    We have a plan to hold Peer to Peer in the upcoming summer season for peers affected by or living with mental illness who are beginning the recovery process to manage their mental health condition/symptoms.

    Class Details

    Classes meet once a week for 8 weeks.

    The upcoming class will be held at the NAMI Contra Costa office (2151 Salvio Street, Suite V in Concord) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Wednesdays beginning May 8, 2024. Dates include May 8, 15, 22 and 29, and June 5, 12, 19 and 26. Reservations are required to obtain a seat in the class.

    How to Register and Facilitator Information

    We have already started the waitlist for the summer course. Peer Coordinator Ashley Ciullo can reserve a seat in the class for you by sending her an email at ashley@namicontracosta.org, tips on getting started and for more information.

    Facilitators include Carla Pirie at cmays1960@yahoo.com and Havonya Johnson at havonyajohnson@yahoo.com.

    Directions to Meeting Location

    About the Class

    NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. This in person group experience provides the opportunity for mutual support and positive impact. You can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who relate to your experiences.

    Topics Include

    • Mindfulness,
    • the Brain and Body,
    • Diagnoses,
    • Personal Stories,
    • Strengths and Goal Setting,
    • Stigma and Recovery,
    • Relationships, and
    • Growing Support Networks
    NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you
    • Create a personalized relapse prevention plan
    • Learn how to interact with health care provider
    • Develop confidence for making decisions and reducing stress
    • Stay up-to-date on mental health research
    • Understand the impact of symptoms on your life
    • Access practical resources on how to maintain your journey toward recovery