A great time was held by all that attended NAMI Contra Costa’s Fall Volunteer Appreciation Celebration last Friday, September 13, 2024. Click Read More for Details.
Written by Kathy Maibaum-Perryman, CFNC – A deep passion for mental health and well-being. This month, Kathy talks about having fewer than 120 days left in the year and how to make the best of it with a call to join her in meeting your wellness goals.
NAMI 康郡中文部即将于2024年10月-11月举办一年一度的中文家连家课程 （详见简报）。该课程是NAMI的经典课程，让无数家庭受益。 该课程完全免费，目前一年仅举办一期。为保证课程质量，需严格控制课堂人数。有需要的家人请尽快报名。 课程面向罹患精神健康疾病并已被确诊的的患者的家人、重要的照顾者。 请点个“Read More”的按钮来看更多信息。
You’re invited to a NAMI CC Mental Health Presentation, a Conversation led by Jacob Parker, Legislative Fellow at the Office of Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan on September 18th over Zoom. Click Read More for Details.
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.
Written by Sheila Alacorn, a NAMI CC 2024 Summer Intern.
Looking for a therapist might sound as easy as typing “therapy near me” in the search engine, but how do you really find a therapist for you or a loved one? There are a lot of factors that go into finding therapy, such as economic worries, the type of therapy you are searching for, and even understanding credentials. Additionally, there are resources and benefits that many folks are not aware of. Here, a little bit of everything will be explained to aid your search.
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.
A Comprehensive Guide Written by Hermela Araya, a NAMI CC 2024 Summer Intern, on finding a suitable psychologist or psychiatrist for your needs.
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.
Join us for All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab! Tickets are expected to sell out. Grab yours now!