NAMI Contra Costa
P.O. Box 21247
Concord, CA 94521

(925) 465-3864
xnamicc@aol.com

Support Groups


If you, or a loved one, are in a crisis,
call the Contra Costa County
Mental Health
24-hour Crisis Stabilization Unit
at (925) 646-2800, or 911.


Central Contra Costa County

  • New NAMI-CC Care and Support Group
    Meets 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm
    Meets in the Epstein Room in the basement of John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek.
    (Enter from La Casa Via St. side of campus for parking garage.)
    The group is facilitated by Sharon Madison and Kay Derrico.
    For more information, e-mail xnamicc@aol.com or call 925.676.5771.
  • 4th Monday of the Month, 7:00-8:30 PM
    Family Support Group
    A support group for family members of adults with mental illness. Jewish setting and prayer but all faiths welcomed. 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. For more information, visit www.openhearts.net, contact: Karen 9f25-945-7272 or karen@mmcohen.com.
  • 1st Thursday of each month, NAMI CC Writers' Group from 7:00-8:30pm.
    For both consumers and family members. All levels of writing are welcomed. Small, supportive. Occasional workshops. Location NAMI CC Office in a room at Crestwood, 550 Patterson Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Park in the far rear parking lot and look for the NAMI sign. Information: For more information, call the NAMI Office at 925-942-0767.
  • Last Monday of each month, Interfaith Support Group H.E.L.P. (Hope, Encouragement, Love, and Prayer) -
    Offers support, education and resources to parents/caregivers of older teens and young adults diagnosed with a mood disorder, (bipolar, depression, anxiety and more). Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at the Lafayette/Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive in Lafayette from 7-9pm. Contact Annette 510-733-0577 or Cyndy 925-362-9434 for more information. Membership in the support group is free and open to the community.
  • Monthly Family Support Group
    For families with a mentally ill loved one, San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Contact Pastor Heather Hammer for dates and information: (925) 837-5243.
  • Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Bi-Polar Chill (Client Run):
    710 S. Broadway #3D, 3rd floor, Walnut Creek.
    Manic-Depression Support Group.
    Contact Lisa or Scott at (925) 743-1160 for information.
  • Mondays, 7:30 pm, Recovery, Inc. (Consumer):
    Kaiser Hospital, Walnut Creek, Lilac Building, Room 2
    Contact Iris Richards at (510) 482-5808 for more information.
  • Thursdays, 7:30 pm, Recovery, Inc. (Consumer):
    St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fellowship Hall
    1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek (building right of the church).
  • Saturdays, 2:00 pm, Recovery, Inc. (Consumer):
    Kaiser Hospital, 1505 South Main Street, Walnut Creek.
    Contact Iris Richards at (510) 482-5808 for more information.
  • Family Support Group - 4th Mon., 6:15-8:30 PM
    For family members of adults with mental illness. There is a monthly potluck dinner and social sharing. Jewish setting and prayer but all faiths welcomed.
    Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.
    Contact:  Karen 925-945-7272 or karen@mmcohen.com.

West County

  • Family Support Group - 2nd Wed., 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    A Support Group for family members and caregivers of those with mental illnesses.
    Richmond Medical Center , Building A, 2nd Floor, Room A1
    901 Nevin Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801-3143
    Wheelchair Access is Available.
    For more information, please contact Family2familyrichmond.nami@gmail.com or 510.237.9277.


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Family to Family Classes


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Family to Family,
Pleasant Hill



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Smoking Cessation Class:
SMOKE ZERO

Smoking cessation classes forming


Interested parties please contact Steve Gallion at:
sgallion@dnix.net or
925-691-5673


NAMI-CC Care and Support Group


The Tuesday Support Group and the 3rd Monday Support Group have combined into a new group. The group is facilitated by Sharon Madison and Kay Derrico.

For more information,
e-mail xnamicc@aol.com or call 925.676.5771.


Location:
John Muir Hospital,
Walnut Creek Campus
Epstein Conference Room
1601 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek
(Enter from La Casa Via St. side of campus for parking garage.)

Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm


Peer to Peer Classes
Starting January 28, 2012

The next Peer to Peer class starts on Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Pleasant Hill. Application deadline is Friday, January20.

For information or to get an application for the next available class, please contact

Stacey Hoskins
(925) 497-4712

Michael Aiman
(925) 497-0711

The NAMI CC Office
(925) 942-0767
namicc@att.net


NAMI FaithNet

NAMI FaithNet is a new information resource for faith communities, NAMI members and community partners and for clergy and congreations of all faith traditions who working together to create welcoming, supportive faith communities for individuals and families living with mental illness.

Contact: Kay Derrico
(925) 933-4012
kayderrico@comcast.net

NAMI Office
(925) 942-0767


NAMI-CC Writers' Group

1st thursday of each month
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

You may drop in or attend regularly. All are welcomed. All writing levels welcomed.

Crestwood Healing Center, far back room by back parking area. Call for room location, as it can be tricky to find.

550 Patterson, Pleasant Hill
Contact: Susan Medlin
(925) 957-5104 or
smedlin@hsd.cccounty.us


New Hope Support Group

New Hope Support Group -

Offering support, education and resources to parents/caregivers of older teens and young adults diagnosed with a mood disorder, (bipolar, depression, anxiety and more). Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at the Lafayette/Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive in Lafayette from 7-9pm.

Contact Annette 510-733-0577 or
Cyndy 925-362-9434 for more information.

Membership in the support group is free and open to the community.


Dual Recovery Anonymous

Dual Recovery Anonymous is a 12 Step self-help program that is based on the principals of the Twelve Steps and the experiences of men and women in recovery with a dual diagnosis. The DRA program helps us recover from both our chemical dependency and our emotional or psychiatric illness by focusing on relapse prevention and actively improving the quality of our lives. In a community of mutual support, we learn to avoid the risks that lead back to alcohol and drug use as well as reducing the symptoms of our emotional or psychiatric illness.

Tuesdays 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm
John Muir Center for Recovery Classroom B
2730 Grant Street, Concord
Contact: 925.212.2241




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