Welcome to NAMI Contra Costa

Support. Educate. Advocate.

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About Us - NAMI Contra Costa

Mission Statement - To provide support, outreach, education and advocacy to individuals living with and families impacted by mental illness. 

NAMI Contra Costa is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing outreach, education, support and advocacy to families and individuals in need of help dealing with mental illness. We have been assisting people and families affected by mental illness in Contra Costa for over 30 years. All our programs are free, so get involved today and help make a difference in your life, others’ lives, and in the local community. 

NAMI Contra Costa is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are unique in our independence with long history of helping families/loved of those affected by mental illness along with individuals living with mental illness.

NAMI Contra Costa was named the 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year.

Our News Updates

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Join Us For NAMI In Motion 2024! In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI Contra Costa Presents our Annual NAMI IN MOTION 2024, a Countywide Mental Health Awareness Resource Fair. Click Read More for Details.
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On Sunday, March 10, at the Antioch Waterpark Multi-Use Hall, the Angelo Quinto Foundation held its annual event honoring Angelo and his legacy on what would have been his 34th birthday. Click "Read More" for Details.
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration Flyer for March 29, 2024.
Save The Date! You are Invited to NAMI CC's Volunteer Appreciation Celebration! New & Existing Volunteers. Click Read More for Details.
Thank you for joining us this year for our annual Crab Feed Fun-raising event! We enjoyed spending the cherished evening with you and yours. This year, we again held our tradition for a "Back to Basics" Crab Feed Fun-raiser and nonetheless, it was an evening of special joy enjoying friendship, family and of course, CRAB! Click Read More for More Details.
A flyer that details the celebration of NAMI CC and Angelo Quinto Foundation's event, celebrating Angelo Quinto's 34th Birthday.
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, March 10, 2024 and Join NAMI Contra Costa and the Angelo Quinto Foundation as we remember Angelo Quinto on his 34th Birthday. Click Read More for more details.
AAPI Volunteer Training Flyer in Mandarin Chinese
NAMI 康郡中文部志愿者招募线上培训 后疫情时代,精神心理健康问题越发受到人们 的关注。我们邀请您成为不断进步的NAMICC家庭网络的一份子,并学习如何帮助面临精神 心理挑战的亲人或朋友。

General Meeting Updates

March 2024 General Meeting

NAMI CC Presents March 2024 General Meeting: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE; An Introduction to Employment Laws Protecting Individuals with Disabilities and Their Loved Ones. Click Read More for Meeting Information.

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May 2023 Health Officials End Emergency Status

NAMI Contra Costa will continue to assist in any way we can. It is no longer mandatory to wear a mask but if you feel you need to, we have them available. Please do not show up if you have any sick symptoms. 

We host the majority of our groups on Zoom, but some are hybrid Zoom and In-Person. To find out if your group is going to be in-person or hybrid, please check the NAMI CC Calendar for all group offerings.

Contact us by calling 925.942.0767 or email us at info@namicontracosta.org for any questions.

The NAMI Contra Costa will be closed on holidays throughout the year. Please come back often for updates.

For Assistance on a Holiday, feel free to call our office number.

Hours

Services

We serve our community through many ways.

Call Our Warmline

Call our general warmline about your mental health concerns at: (925) 465-3864

Find A Support Group

Connect with Peers and Trainers who understand your experience and can share advice.

Schedule A Presentation

Contact us to schedule a presentation about mental health topics we're passionate about.

Get Educated.

NAMI Contra Costa Classes

Learn more about mental health as a peer, parent, family member, or just as a curious learner.

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Mental Health Crash Course (MHCC)

On Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Mental Health Crash Course's seminar acts as an orientation to the mental health field.

Family-to-Family (F2F)

A free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. This course is available in English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. All are held on Zoom.

Basics

A free, six-session program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. These classes, all on Zoom, are available in English, Mandarin and Spanish.

Peer-to-Peer

A free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. These classes are only available in English.

Do you need help?

NAMI Contra Costa is here for you. If you need help finding mental health support for yourself or a loved one, contact us and we will work with you to get the support you need. You can contact us via phone, email, or our Contact Form in the link below.

NAMI Contra Costa recognizes that the need for support is greater post-COVID. Please check Events then NAMI CC Calendar for information. While most NAMI CC groups are online via Zoom, there are some non-NAMI CC groups that are not. Please contact the group leaders for more details.

Volunteer, Join, Donate, and More

Get Involved with NAMI CC

Volunteer

NAMI CC relies on volunteers to help with meetings, the office, fundraising and many other activities. If your want to volunteer, contact us today!

Donate Online

We rely on the generosity of the community to keep our doors open and our groups and programs free.

When you fill out the online form, please add your mailing address to the “Additional Note” box, and we will send you a thank you note for tax purposes

Membership

Become a member of NAMI Contra Costa today. Receive our monthly newsletter, check books out from our library and get state and national memberships as well.

Your memberships keep our groups and services running, plus it’s tax deductible.

Via Mail

For those who prefer to donate or join us via check or money order, please make it out to NAMI Contra Costa and mail it to:

NAMI Contra Costa
2151 Salvio St, Ste V
Concord, CA 94520

Your donations and memberships keep our services running and are tax-deductible.

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crabfeed 2024

Join us for All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab! Tickets are expected to sell out. Grab yours now!

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