3rd Annual Mental Health Awareness Annual Awards and Recognition Over the last two months, NAMI CC asked members to submit their nominees for Community Change Agent Awards, with the intent to recognize sixteen (16) community members/organizations who made an extraordinary difference and improved the quality of lives by supporting people and/or their families with mental […]
Updates on SB 803 and Other Current Mental Health Legislation Speaker Roberto Roman, Contra Costa Health Services, Office for Consumer Empowerment Summary For our April monthly General Meeting, Roberto Roman, from Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services, Office for Consumer Empowerment, presented on the ongoing implementation of the SB 803 legislation and how it supported Contra
Amazing Women Who Reshaped Mental Health In Recognition of National Women’s History Month: Contra Costa County Women Making a Difference in Health Services Speakers Summary For our March General Meeting, NAMI Contra Costa featured two local women leaders, Vice Mayor Shanelle Scales-Preston and Contra Costa County Director of Human Services Anna Roth, reflecting upon advances
NAMI CC Family Holiday Sing-A-Long Summary Although NAMI Contra Costa couldn’t be with you physically during the holidays for karaoke and desserts as we were honoring COVID-19 protocol, we were there virtually. For our December 2021 General Meeting, we hosted a Virtual Family Holiday Sing-A-Long party with novice and professional singers. As was our tradition,
Housing that Heals Quality, Affordable Housing Solutions for People with Serious Mental Illnesses Speakers Summary We came together for our November General Meeting, featuring Speakers Lauren Rettagliata and Teresa Pasquini on their advocacy journey as partners on the “Housing That Heals” project in search of quality, affordable housing solutions for people who live with serious
Addressing Disparities in Our Criminal Justice System Speaker Summary July was Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. For our General Meeting, our focus was on addressing disparities in the criminal justice system. Our Speaker was Stephanie Regular from the Contra Costa County Public Defender Office, joined by NAMI CC West County Coordinator Eddie Morris and Executive
2nd Annual Community Change Agent Awards and Appreciation Event Mental Health Awareness Annual Awards and Recognition Nomination Dinner Summary NAMI CC held a Virtual Nominations Awards Dinner for our monthly General Meeting on May 20, 2021 from 7:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Over the last two months, NAMI CC asked members to submit their nominees for
Topics Summary In an effort to better respond to crises and avoid tragedies involving law enforcement, Contra Costa Health Services was involved in a robust stakeholder process, which included selected community advocates, County Behavioral Health, law enforcement personnel, and individuals with lived mental health experience. This “Rapid Improvement Event” series focused on the need for