NAMI CC Groups & Meetings On Zoom
Why Do We Have Our Groups & Meetings On Zoom?
NAMI Contra Costa is committed to supporting the community during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. For that reason, we are providing various Zoom support groups for both those afflicted with mental illnesses and their loved ones. Our groups are listed below. Please contact the group provider for more information.
Culture-specific groups:
AAPI Mandarin Connection
AAPI患友互助。 安全，隐私，温暖的互助小组。美西时间每周六晚8～9点服务于正经历或曾经患有心理健康问题的人群。
Saturdays from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 819 9695 4905
AAPI Mandarin Family Support Group
普通话家人/照顾者互助组
每月线上互助: 每月第一個星期二 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM和第三個星期日 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 使用普通話及 NAMI 形式進行的互助小組，歡迎家人照顧者及患者參加, 免費入場。
First Tuesday of the month from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Zoom)
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Hybrid)
Meeting ID: 976 0697 4509
Passcode: 859880
Facilitated by:
AAPI TAY Mandarin Support Group
普通话青少年互助组每
周线上TAY 青少年中文互助小组： 每周星期六 6:00 PM-7:30 PM，使用普通话进行的互助小组，欢迎16到29岁，想来分享或者需要帮助互助的人参加，免费入场。
Zoom Meeting ID: 861 9019 9549
Facilitated by:
Daisong (Leo) Li
(925) 942-0767
leo.li@namicontracosta.org
Yiwen (Yvonne) Wu
(925) 765-8232
yiwen.wu@namicontracosta.org
African-American Family Support Group
4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
For more information, assistance, and to RSVP, please contact the facilitator.
Young Adult Support Group
Join our African American young adult-led support group! We provide emotional support, an opportunity to share your story, advice (on school, work, mental health, religion, and etc.), coping skills, discussion, and a space to build relationships/connections for young adults ages 18-32. Though the group is catered to and focused on the African American community, all are welcome to join.
Every 4th Monday of the month from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Facilitated by:
Naomi Gashaw
(925) 765-9268
naomi.gashaw@namicontracosta.org
African American Young Women’s Group
Welcoming all African American (AA) women from ages 17-29 including young mothers, graduates, any young women who would like to give and receive support from other young women in a judgment-free environment!
Meets every 3rd Friday of the month from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Conexiones
¡TODOS TENEMOS SALUD MENTAL! ¡TODOS MERECEMOS APOYO! Los invitamos a un grupo de apoyo seguro, confidencial y gratuito para cualquier hispanohablante.
Siéntase cómodo compartiendo experiencias con personas que han tenido vidas similares y con facilitadores capacitados para dar apoyo.
Miercoles 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Faith-Focused Grief/Faith and Prayer Support Group
Join our African American-led support group to learn how to deal with grief, mental health, and other issues through spiritual tools and practices of faith. Though focused on African American spirituality and faith practices, non-African American attendees will not be excluded.
Every 2nd Friday of the month from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Facilitated by:
(Min.) Desiree Rushing
(925) 942-0767
desiree.rushing@namicontracosta.org
Family & Friends of Incarcerated Individuals Support Group
Please join our virtual Support Group for Family & Friends of Incarcerated Individuals. We provide an opportunity for participants to share their stories and build connections, as well as, offering non-clinical counseling, emotional support, coping skills, and resources.
Online Every Fourth Saturday at 10:00 AM
Zoom Meeting ID: 896 9493 1988
Family Support Group
1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
First Mondays Zoom Meeting ID:
983 9317 0658
Third Mondays Zoom Meeting ID:
983 4603 3191
Facilitated by:
Michele O’Keefe
(707) 410-0296
michele@namicontracosta.org
Grupo de Apoyo Familiar Español - Cerrado Temporalmente
Por favor, obtén el enlace de Zoom completando este formulario de registro.
Contacto:
Juan Soria
(925) 595-9412
latinx@namicontracosta.org
LGBTQ+ Support Group
A free, confidential and culturally inclusive support group for LGBTQ+ individuals, families and allies of all ages.
Hosted on 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Hosted in a Hybrid format, located at:
Or click the button to join online:
Facilitated by:
Avery Gould
(925) 942-0767
avery@namicontracosta.org
Anthony (Tony) Marin
(925) 491-9986
anthony.marin@namicontracosta.org
Maureen McSweeney
(925) 391-0348
maureen.mcsweeney@namicontracosta.org
Men of Wellness & Men of Faith
Men of Wellness & Men of Faith Support Group
2nd Tuesday from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meeting ID: 930 9814 2482
Passcode: 585218
Men’s Support Group
A safe, open, and respectful environment for generations of men to convene.
Meet with us virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month on Zoom from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Meeting ID: 827 5601 8476
Facilitated By:
Greg Beckner
(925) 765-8586
greg.beckner@namicontracosta.org
Jesse Robbins
(925) 708-8018
jesse.robbins@namicontracosta.org
NAMI CC NCO Club
Please join our monthly NAMI Contra Costa NCO Club, hosted on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
NCO Club Purpose: To talk without judgement about our lived experience in the military and our lessons learned. This is a place to be to share “war stories” and chop it up about stateside and global experiences during active duty as well as experience with reentry upon discharge from active duty. These “Talk About It” sessions are intended to talk through anything and all things with nothing being off limits to the participants…but always done with decorum and respect. Our meeting will be mostly reconnaissance to establish a baseline for information exchange.
Facilitated by:
Meeting ID: 867 2226 1053
NAMI Connection
Held on Wednesdays & Fridays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM online via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 950 5621 9162
Passcode: 917027
On Wednesdays, facilitated by:
Jann La Pointe
(925) 942-0767
jnlapointe@namicontracosta.org
On Fridays, facilitated by:
Olivia Henderson
(925) 942-0767
olivia.henderson@namicontracosta.org
Older Adults Support Group
2nd & 4th Monday from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Second Mondays Meeting ID: 894 3849 7301
Fourth Mondays Meeting ID: 889 6810 7425
Facilitated by:
Michele O’Keefe
(707) 410-0296
michele@namicontracosta.org
Peer Dual Diagnosis Support Group
We welcome anyone with lived experience coping with multiple diagnoses and co-occurring substance use. Discover your inner strength and empower yourself learning from each other, sharing coping strategies, and offering encouragement and understanding.
Open to ALL.
Tuesdays from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Meeting ID: 882 5017 0350
Facilitated by:
Ashley Ciullo
(925) 765-9406
ashley@namicontracosta.org
Greg Beckner
(925) 765-8586
greg.beckner@namicontracosta.org
Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Support Group
Online on Mondays from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 824 8157 2895
Facilitated by:
Daisong (Leo) Li
(925) 942-0767
leo.li@namicontracosta.org
Jesse Robbins
(925) 708-8018
jesse.robbins@namicontracosta.org
Writer’s Support Group
2nd Saturday from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Open to peers, family members, and anyone interested in conveying their experience and perspective through the craft of writing. Participants have the opportunity to prepare pieces before group and do exercises during group, sharing poetry, short stories, personal narratives, etc.
Facilitated by Margaret Netherby and Roberto Roman.
Contact:
Roberto Roman
robertoroman321@gmail.com
Meeting ID: 894 3866 9717
AAPI Mandarin Family Support Group
普通话家人/照顾者互助组
每月线上互助: 每月第一個星期二 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM和第三個星期日 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 使用普通話及 NAMI 形式進行的互助小組，歡迎家人照顧者及患者參加, 免費入場。
First Tuesday of the month from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Zoom)
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Hybrid)
Meeting ID: 976 0697 4509
Passcode: 859880
Facilitated by:
African-American Family Support Group
4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
For more information, assistance, and to RSVP, please contact the facilitator.
Family & Friends of Incarcerated Individuals Support Group
Please join our virtual Support Group for Family & Friends of Incarcerated Individuals. We provide an opportunity for participants to share their stories and build connections, as well as, offering non-clinical counseling, emotional support, coping skills, and resources.
Online Every Fourth Saturday at 10:00 AM
Zoom Meeting ID: 896 9493 1988
Family Support Group
1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
First Mondays Zoom Meeting ID:
983 9317 0658
Third Mondays Zoom Meeting ID:
983 4603 3191
Facilitated by:
Michele O’Keefe
(707) 410-0296
michele@namicontracosta.org
Grupo de Apoyo Familiar Español - Cerrado Temporalmente
Por favor, obtén el enlace de Zoom completando este formulario de registro.
Contacto:
Juan Soria
(925) 595-9412
latinx@namicontracosta.org
AAPI TAY Mandarin Support Group
普通话青少年互助组每
周线上TAY 青少年中文互助小组： 每周星期六 6:00 PM-7:30 PM，使用普通话进行的互助小组，欢迎16到29岁，想来分享或者需要帮助互助的人参加，免费入场。
Zoom Meeting ID: 861 9019 9549
Facilitated by:
Daisong (Leo) Li
(925) 942-0767
leo.li@namicontracosta.org
Yiwen (Yvonne) Wu
(925) 765-8232
yiwen.wu@namicontracosta.org
African American Young Women’s Group
Welcoming all African American (AA) women from ages 17-29 including young mothers, graduates, any young women who would like to give and receive support from other young women in a judgment-free environment!
Meets every 3rd Friday of the month from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Support Group
Online on Mondays from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 824 8157 2895
Facilitated by:
Daisong (Leo) Li
(925) 942-0767
leo.li@namicontracosta.org
Jesse Robbins
(925) 708-8018
jesse.robbins@namicontracosta.org
AAPI Mandarin Connection
AAPI患友互助。 安全，隐私，温暖的互助小组。美西时间每周六晚8～9点服务于正经历或曾经患有心理健康问题的人群。
Saturdays from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 819 9695 4905
African American Young Women’s Group
Welcoming all African American (AA) women from ages 17-29 including young mothers, graduates, any young women who would like to give and receive support from other young women in a judgment-free environment!
Meets every 3rd Friday of the month from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Conexiones
¡TODOS TENEMOS SALUD MENTAL! ¡TODOS MERECEMOS APOYO! Los invitamos a un grupo de apoyo seguro, confidencial y gratuito para cualquier hispanohablante.
Siéntase cómodo compartiendo experiencias con personas que han tenido vidas similares y con facilitadores capacitados para dar apoyo.
Miercoles 6:00-7:00 p.m.
NAMI Connection
Held on Wednesdays & Fridays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM online via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 950 5621 9162
Passcode: 917027
On Wednesdays, facilitated by:
Jann La Pointe
(925) 942-0767
jnlapointe@namicontracosta.org
On Fridays, facilitated by:
Olivia Henderson
(925) 942-0767
olivia.henderson@namicontracosta.org
Peer Dual Diagnosis Support Group
We welcome anyone with lived experience coping with multiple diagnoses and co-occurring substance use. Discover your inner strength and empower yourself learning from each other, sharing coping strategies, and offering encouragement and understanding.
Open to ALL.
Tuesdays from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Meeting ID: 882 5017 0350
Facilitated by:
Ashley Ciullo
(925) 765-9406
ashley@namicontracosta.org
Greg Beckner
(925) 765-8586
greg.beckner@namicontracosta.org
Young Adult Support Group
Join our African American young adult-led support group! We provide emotional support, an opportunity to share your story, advice (on school, work, mental health, religion, and etc.), coping skills, discussion, and a space to build relationships/connections for young adults ages 18-32. Though the group is catered to and focused on the African American community, all are welcome to join.
Every 4th Monday of the month from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Facilitated by:
Naomi Gashaw
(925) 765-9268
naomi.gashaw@namicontracosta.org
Faith-Focused Grief/Faith and Prayer Support Group
Join our African American-led support group to learn how to deal with grief, mental health, and other issues through spiritual tools and practices of faith. Though focused on African American spirituality and faith practices, non-African American attendees will not be excluded.
Every 2nd Friday of the month from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Facilitated by:
(Min.) Desiree Rushing
(925) 942-0767
desiree.rushing@namicontracosta.org
LGBTQ+ Support Group
A free, confidential and culturally inclusive support group for LGBTQ+ individuals, families and allies of all ages.
Hosted on 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Hosted in a Hybrid format, located at:
Or click the button to join online:
Facilitated by:
Avery Gould
(925) 942-0767
avery@namicontracosta.org
Anthony (Tony) Marin
(925) 491-9986
anthony.marin@namicontracosta.org
Maureen McSweeney
(925) 391-0348
maureen.mcsweeney@namicontracosta.org
Men of Wellness & Men of Faith
Men of Wellness & Men of Faith Support Group
2nd Tuesday from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meeting ID: 930 9814 2482
Passcode: 585218
Men’s Support Group
A safe, open, and respectful environment for generations of men to convene.
Meet with us virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month on Zoom from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Meeting ID: 827 5601 8476
Facilitated By:
Greg Beckner
(925) 765-8586
greg.beckner@namicontracosta.org
Jesse Robbins
(925) 708-8018
jesse.robbins@namicontracosta.org
NAMI CC NCO Club
Please join our monthly NAMI Contra Costa NCO Club, hosted on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
NCO Club Purpose: To talk without judgement about our lived experience in the military and our lessons learned. This is a place to be to share “war stories” and chop it up about stateside and global experiences during active duty as well as experience with reentry upon discharge from active duty. These “Talk About It” sessions are intended to talk through anything and all things with nothing being off limits to the participants…but always done with decorum and respect. Our meeting will be mostly reconnaissance to establish a baseline for information exchange.
Facilitated by:
Meeting ID: 867 2226 1053
Older Adults Support Group
2nd & 4th Monday from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Second Mondays Meeting ID: 894 3849 7301
Fourth Mondays Meeting ID: 889 6810 7425
Facilitated by:
Michele O’Keefe
(707) 410-0296
michele@namicontracosta.org
Writer’s Support Group
2nd Saturday from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Open to peers, family members, and anyone interested in conveying their experience and perspective through the craft of writing. Participants have the opportunity to prepare pieces before group and do exercises during group, sharing poetry, short stories, personal narratives, etc.
Facilitated by Margaret Netherby and Roberto Roman.
Contact:
Roberto Roman
robertoroman321@gmail.com
Meeting ID: 894 3866 9717