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In addition to peer support, outreach, education and advocacy, our newest Innovations program, called “Building Mental Health Friendly Communities Together,” helps interfaith communities learn strategies of acceptance for those impacted by mental health challenges. Through an Innovation Grant from Contra Costa County Behavioral Health Care, our curriculum has expanded to African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, LatinX, and LGBTQ+ Interfaith communities. Each ethnic and cultural group will share the details of Mental Health 101 for the interfaith community presentations scheduled now and within the next few months of 2025. In many communities, the stigma around discussions on mental health stems from historical and cultural factors, many of which have led to significant health disparities, due to shame, fear of judgment, and social inequities. Through the power of conversation, NAMI CC is dedicated to eliminating stigma and reshaping mental health by elevating the voices of those in communities that have been historically neglected and marginalized, ensuring they receive the support, understanding, and resources they need to thrive.