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 impacted by 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
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和第三個星期三 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 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Third Wednesday of the month from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.(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
gro.atsocartnociman@il.oel
Yiwen (Yvonne) Wu
(925) 765-8232
gro.atsocartnociman@uw.newiy
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.
Meeting ID: 875 3337 4219
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
gro.atsocartnociman@wahsaG.imoaN or (925) 765-9268\nKameron Theus-Box (Kameron.Theus-Box@namicontracosta.org)\nTamara Jordan (Tamara.Jordan@namicontracosta.org) \n\nJoin 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.\n\nEvery 4th Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.\n\nContact:"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":1049217,"3":{"1":0},"10":1,"12":0,"23":1}">Facilitated by:
Naomi Gashaw
(925) 765-9268
gro.atsocartnociman@wahsag.imoan
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
Siéntase cómodo compartiendo experiencias con personas que han tenido vidas similares y con facilitadores capacitados para dar apoyo.
Jueves 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM por Zoom
Numero de Reunion en Zoom: 841 4917 4780
Uriel Cardoza
(925) 433-1705
gro.atsocartnociman@azodrac.leiru
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
gro.atsocartnociman@gnihsur.eerised
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 AM
Zoom Meeting ID: 896 9493 1988
Facilitated by:
LaWanna Bradford
gro.atsocartnociman@b.annawal
Family Support Group
1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 7 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
gro.atsocartnociman@elehcim
Grupo de Apoyo Familiar Español
Este grupo de apoyo esa confidencial y seguro que apoya a familiares, amigos o cuidadores de personas con problemas de salud mental.
LGBTQ+ Support Group
A free, confidential and culturally inclusive support group for LGBTQ+ individuals, families and allies. Feel safe sharing experiences amongst peers and trained LGBTQ+ identified facilitators.
This group meets on Fridays via Zoom at 2:30 PM.
Facilitated by:
Olivia Henderson
(925) 765-9980
gro.atsocartnociman@nosredneh.aivilo
Or click the button to join online:
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
Facilitated by:
Olivia Henderson
(925) 765-9980
gro.atsocartnociman@nosredneh.aivilo
Sheila Alarcon
gro.atsocartnociman@a.aliehs
Alexandra Talwar
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
gro.atsocartnociman@elehcim
Psychosis and Addiction (Dual Diagnosis) Support Group
Meeting ID: 896 8970 3043
Facilitated by:
Ashley Ciullo
(925) 765-9406
gro.atsocartnociman@yelhsa
Greg Beckner
(925) 765-8586
gro.atsocartnociman@renkceb.gerg
Tagalog Support Group
2nd Friday of each month from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Facilitated By:
Anthony (Tony) Marin
(925) 759-8564
gro.atsocartnociman@niram.ynohtna
Hosted in a Hybrid format, located at:
ZOOM Meeting ID: 862 6324 1030
Passcode: 395632
Or click the button to join online:
TAY Support Group (Online)
Online on Mondays from 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 824 8157 2895
Facilitated by:
Daisong (Leo) Li
(925) 942-0767
gro.atsocartnociman@il.oel
Sheila Alarcon
gro.atsocartnociman@a.aliehs
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
moc.liamg@123namorotrebor
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和第三個星期三 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 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Third Wednesday of the month from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.(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.
Meeting ID: 875 3337 4219
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 AM
Zoom Meeting ID: 896 9493 1988
Facilitated by:
LaWanna Bradford
gro.atsocartnociman@b.annawal
Family Support Group
1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 7 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
gro.atsocartnociman@elehcim
Grupo de Apoyo Familiar Español
Este grupo de apoyo esa confidencial y seguro que apoya a familiares, amigos o cuidadores de personas con problemas de salud mental.
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
gro.atsocartnociman@il.oel
Yiwen (Yvonne) Wu
(925) 765-8232
gro.atsocartnociman@uw.newiy
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
TAY Support Group (Online)
Online on Mondays from 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 824 8157 2895
Facilitated by:
Daisong (Leo) Li
(925) 942-0767
gro.atsocartnociman@il.oel
Sheila Alarcon
gro.atsocartnociman@a.aliehs
AAPI Mandarin Connection
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
Siéntase cómodo compartiendo experiencias con personas que han tenido vidas similares y con facilitadores capacitados para dar apoyo.
Jueves 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM por Zoom
Numero de Reunion en Zoom: 841 4917 4780
Uriel Cardoza
(925) 433-1705
gro.atsocartnociman@azodrac.leiru
NAMI Connection
Held on Wednesdays & Fridays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM online via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 950 5621 9162
Passcode: 917027
Facilitated by:
Olivia Henderson
(925) 765-9980
gro.atsocartnociman@nosredneh.aivilo
Sheila Alarcon
gro.atsocartnociman@a.aliehs
Alexandra Talwar
Psychosis and Addiction (Dual Diagnosis) Support Group
Meeting ID: 896 8970 3043
Facilitated by:
Ashley Ciullo
(925) 765-9406
gro.atsocartnociman@yelhsa
Greg Beckner
(925) 765-8586
gro.atsocartnociman@renkceb.gerg
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
gro.atsocartnociman@wahsaG.imoaN or (925) 765-9268\nKameron Theus-Box (Kameron.Theus-Box@namicontracosta.org)\nTamara Jordan (Tamara.Jordan@namicontracosta.org) \n\nJoin 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.\n\nEvery 4th Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.\n\nContact:"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":1049217,"3":{"1":0},"10":1,"12":0,"23":1}">Facilitated by:
Naomi Gashaw
(925) 765-9268
gro.atsocartnociman@wahsag.imoan
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
gro.atsocartnociman@gnihsur.eerised
LGBTQ+ Support Group
A free, confidential and culturally inclusive support group for LGBTQ+ individuals, families and allies. Feel safe sharing experiences amongst peers and trained LGBTQ+ identified facilitators.
This group meets on Fridays via Zoom at 2:30 PM.
Facilitated by:
Olivia Henderson
(925) 765-9980
gro.atsocartnociman@nosredneh.aivilo
Or click the button to join online:
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
gro.atsocartnociman@elehcim
Tagalog Support Group
2nd Friday of each month from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Facilitated By:
Anthony (Tony) Marin
(925) 759-8564
gro.atsocartnociman@niram.ynohtna
Hosted in a Hybrid format, located at:
ZOOM Meeting ID: 862 6324 1030
Passcode: 395632
Or click the button to join online:
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
moc.liamg@123namorotrebor
Meeting ID: 894 3866 9717