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Website and Emergency Contact Information

Website: www.namicontracosta.org

Mental Health Emergencies: Call 988

Life-Threatening Emergencies: Call 911

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NAMI Family Network’s Mission:

The NAMI Family Network is dedicated to empowering families through direct support before, during, and after mental health crises. We aim to discover community, cultural, and familial strengths and resources while advocating for our consumers to access these resources.

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Local Resources:

Crash Course (Virtual)

  • Time: Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
  • Contact:
    • Michele O’Keefe, (925) 689-4447, michele@namicontracosta.org
    • or Antonia, antonia.guzman@namicontracosta.org

NAMI Connection Support Group

  • Contact: Nancy Bolcerek, (925) 878-6868, nancybolcerek@namicontracosta.org
  • Zoom Meeting Time: Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • East County: Every Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • In Person: Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at our Office
    • 2151 Salvio St, Suite V, Concord, 94520.

Zoom Meeting Peer Dual Diagnosis Support Group

  • Time: Every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Contact: Ashley Ciullo, (925) 765-9406, ashley@namicontracosta.org or Gregory Beckner, (925) 765-8586, greg.beckner@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting Family Support Group

  • Time: Every 1st & 3rd Monday, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Contact: Michele OKeefe, (925) 689-4447, michele@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting Older Adults Support Group

  • Every 2nd and 4th Monday, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Contact: Michele OKeefe, (925) 689-4447, michele@namicontracosta.org
  • Reunión Zoom Español Grupo de Apoyo Familiar Español
  • Horario: Cada lunes, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Contacto: Mariela Acosta o Ruth Hernández, (925) 765-8206, latinx@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting Conexiones en Español – Grupo de Apoyo

  • Every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Contactar Juan Soria, (925) 595-9412, juan.soria@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting AAPI / Mandarin Family Support Group/普通话中文家庭互助组

  • Time: 3rd Sunday of the month, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 1st. Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Contact: Shelly Ji, (925) 765-8232, shelly@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting African American Family Support Group

  • Time: 4th Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Contact: Gigi Crowder, (510) 990-2670, gigi@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting Men of Wellness & Men of Faith Support Group

  • Time: 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m.
  • Contact: Eddie Morris at eddie.m@namicontracosta.org or Alfonzo Edwards at alfonzo.edwards@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting Writer’s Group

  • Time: 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
  • Contact: Margaret Netherby, (925) 370-7282, mlnetherby@yahoo.com

Zoom Meeting – LGBTQ+ Support Group

  • Time: Every Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Contact: Maureen McSweeney, (925) 408-6564, maureen.mcsweeney@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting TAY (Transitional Age Youth) English Support Group Ages 16-29

  • Time: Every Monday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Contact: Jesse Robbins, (925) 765-8002, jesse.robbins@namicontracosta.org or Leo Li, (510) 368-1422, leo.li@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting African American Young Women Support Group: Ages 17-29

  • Time: Every 3rd Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Contact: Akili, (702) 234-4726, akili-nuez-mixon@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting TAY (Transitional Age Youth) AAPI Support Group Ages 16-29

  • Time: Every Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Contact: Leo Li, (510) 368-1422, leo.li@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting AAPI Connection Support Group

  • Every Saturday, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Contact: Yiwen(Yvonne) Wu, (510) 660-1793, yiwen.wu@namicontracosta.org

Zoom Meeting Support Group for parents of school-aged children with mental health challenges

  • Time: The 2nd & the 4th Monday of each month, from 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Contact: Elizabeth & Eileen Limberg Email: bethncinder@att.net or emlimberg@yahoo.com

NAMI CC Hiking Group

  • Every Saturday 9:00 a.m., Location varies.
  • Contact: Maureen McSweeney, (925) 408-6564, maureen.mcsweeney@namicontracosta.org

Brentwood Family Support Group

  • Time: Last Tuesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
  • Contact: Laurel Howard-Fong, lphfong19@gmail.com

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Warm Lines and NAMI Office:

NAMI CC African American CalHope Warm Line: (925) 465-3864

  • Offering non-clinical crisis services to African Americans during COVID-19.
  • Contact: Naomi Gashaw, (925) 765-9268, naomi.gashaw@namicontracosta.org

NAMI CC AAPI CalHope Warm Line: (510) 649-5565

  • Offering non-clinical crisis services and peer mental health support to Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Contact:
    • Leo Li, (510) 368-1422, leo.li@namicontracosta.org.
    • Tiffany Wang, (925) 765-9167, tiffany.w@namicontracosta.org.

NAMI Contra Costa Warm Line:

  • For individuals living with mental illness and family members who need information and assistance, call (925) 942‐0767.
  • Leave a message to receive a return call from a volunteer within 24 hours.

NAMI Contra Costa Office:

  • 2151 Salvio St, Suite V, CA 94520.
  • info@namicontracosta.org.
  • (925) 942‐076

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Educational Programs

NAMI CC Monthly Education Presentations/ General Meeting:

  • 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Topics pertain to mental illness and are announced at www.namicontracosta.org

NAMI CC Family-to-Family:

  • 8-week course for families of people with mental illness. Also available in Spanish and Mandarin.
  • Contact Marie Kamali, (415)254-9858, marie.kamali@namicontracosta.org.
  • For De Familia a Familia, Contactar Gerardo al (925) 765-9980 ó latinx@namicontracosta.org.

NAMI CC Mandarin Educational Program 国语精神心理健康知识讲座:

  • Topics pertain to mental illness.
  • Contact: Shelly, (925) 765-8232, shelly@namicontracosta.org or Tiffany Wang, (925) 765-9167, tiffany.w@namicontracosta.org or Leo Li, leo.li@namicontracosta.org or Yiwen Wu, yiwen.wu@namicontracosta.org or mandarin@namicontracosta.org.

NAMI CC Basics

  • 6-week course on mental illness for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with mental illness.
  • Contact Marie Kamali, (415) 254-9858, marie.kamali@namicontracosta.org.
  • NAMI Basics is also available in Mandarin
  • (国语基础教育课程，面向青少年的家人和教育者）联系人 Shelly Ji, (925) 765-8232, shelly@namicontracosta.org
  • En Español Contactar Gerardo al (925) 765-9980 ó latinx@namicontracosta.org

NAMI CC Peer-to-Peer:

  • 8-week educational program for adults with mental illness.
  • Info/registration: Ashley, (925) 765-9406, ashley@namicontracosta.org
  • or Carla Pirie at carla@namicontracosta.org
  • or Havonya Johnson at havonyajohnson@yahoo.com.

NAMI CC In Our Own Voice:

  • NAMI-trained individuals living with mental illness discuss their experiences, at high schools, colleges, churches, hospitals, government agencies, and other organizations.
  • To schedule a presentation, contact Deborah Fruchey, (510) 684-9024, debrathon@yahoo.com

NAMI CC FaithNet:

  • Assistance and trainings to help create welcoming faith communities for those with mental illness and their families.
  • Gigi R. Crowder, L.E, (510) 990-2670, gigi@namicontracosta.org
  • and Greg Beckner, (925) 765-8586, greg.beckner@namicontracosta.org.

NAMI CC Ending the Silence:

  • Mental health presentation for middle and high school and community college audience, parents, and teachers.
  • Contact Juan Soria, (925) 595-9412, juan.soria@namicontracosta.org
  • and Leo Li (510) 368-1422, leo.li@namicontracosta.org.

NAMI CC Transitional Age Youth Program:

  • Support group and peer counseling for ages 16-29.
  • Every Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the office, 2151 Salvio St, Suite V, Concord, 94520.
  • Contact Jesse Robbins, (925) 765-8002, jesse.robbins@namicontracosta.org Or Leo Li, (510) 368-1422, leo.li@namicontracosta.org.

NAMI CC Family Volunteer Support Network Office:

  • For families seeking help, support, and resources to navigate mental health services in Contra Costa County, as well as those wanting to volunteer for NAMI CC.
  • Address: 2151 Salvio St. Suite V, Concord, CA 94520.
  • Phone: (925) 942‐0767

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Other Services

NAMI Contra Costa Warm Line:

  • For individuals living with mental illness and family members who need information and assistance
  • Phone: (925) 942‐0767
  • Leave a message to receive a return call from a volunteer within 24 hours.

NAMI Contra Costa Office:

  • Address: 2151 Salvio St, Suite V, CA 94520
  • Email: info@namicontracosta.org
  • Phone: (925) 942‐0767

NAMI On Campus High School (NCHS):

  • Mental health club run by students at high schools.
  • Contact: [NAMI On Campus High School](https://namica.org/nchs/)
  • Current partners: Dougherty Valley High School; Heritage High School; Dozier Libbey Medical High School

Contra Costa County Family Advocate:

  • Support and information for family members.
  • Main number: (925) 348-5565

Contra Costa County Mental Health Services Access Line:

Contra Costa County 24‐ Hour Crisis Intervention Services PES:

Phone: (925) 646‐2800

Independent Living Resources:

  • Helps people with disabilities gain independence.
  • In Concord and Antioch.
  • Phone: (925) 363‐7293.
  • Website: www.ilrscc.org

Homelessness Referral Services:

  • Dial 211

Peer Connection:

  • For people with a mental illness to work on vocational and social skills while running the facility. Doctor referral required.
  • Lisa Finch, (925) 804-1902, Lisa@putnampeerconnections.org

Connection House:

  • Phone: (925) 691-4276
  • Not a NAMI service

A3 (Anyone, Anywhere at Anytime) Miles Hall

  • A3 is Contra Costa County’s innovative approach to provide timely and appropriate mental and behavioral health crisis services to anyone, anywhere, at any time in the county.
  • Emergency behavioral health support
  • If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, call the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center at 844-844-5544
  • The Call Center operates 8 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. daily.
  • For support outside these hours:
  • Call 911 in an emergency
  • Adults: Call 988 or Text ‘HOPE’ to 20121
  • Under 18: (877) 441-1089

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