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 5:30 PM – 6:30 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 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Zoom)
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Hybrid)
Meeting ID: 990 6004 9476
Facilitated by:
Shelly Ji
(925) 765-8232
mandarin@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 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
Kameron Theus-Box
(925) 942-0767
Kameron.Theus-Box@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
Wednesdays (Cada Miércoles)
from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 882 5045 6006
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 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
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) 542-1939
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
Facilitated by:
Alfonzo Edwards
(925) 435-8874
alfonzo.edwards@namicontracosta.org
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
jesse.robbins@namicontracosta.org
NAMI Connection
Wednesdays & Fridays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 950 5621 9162
Passcode: 917027
Facilitated by:
Avery Gould
(925) 542-1939
avery@namicontracosta.org
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: 896 8970 3043
Facilitated by:
Ashley Ciullo
(925) 765-9406
ashley@namicontracosta.org
Greg Beckner
(925) 765-8586
greg.beckner@namicontracosta.org
Tagalog Support Group
2nd Friday of each month from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Facilitated By:
Anthony (Tony) Marin
(925) 491-9986
anthony.marin@namicontracosta.org
Hosted in a Hybrid format, located at:
Or click the button to join online:
Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Support Group
Online on Mondays from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 824 8157 2895
The Parent Connection
A Zoom support group for parents of school aged children with mental health challenges.
2nd & 4th Mondays from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Second Monday Meeting ID: 851 3436 1113
Fourth Monday Meeting ID: 924 4351 8216
Writer’s Support Group
2nd Saturday from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting ID: 899 7512 5965
Facilitated by Margaret Netherby and Roberto Roman
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 5:30 PM – 6:30 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 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Zoom)
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Hybrid)
Meeting ID: 990 6004 9476
Facilitated by:
Shelly Ji
(925) 765-8232
mandarin@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.
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
The Parent Connection
A Zoom support group for parents of school aged children with mental health challenges.
2nd & 4th Mondays from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Second Monday Meeting ID: 851 3436 1113
Fourth Monday Meeting ID: 924 4351 8216
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
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
Wednesdays (Cada Miércoles)
from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 882 5045 6006
NAMI Connection
Wednesdays & Fridays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 950 5621 9162
Passcode: 917027
Facilitated by:
Avery Gould
(925) 542-1939
avery@namicontracosta.org
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: 896 8970 3043
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
Kameron Theus-Box
(925) 942-0767
Kameron.Theus-Box@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) 542-1939
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
Facilitated by:
Alfonzo Edwards
(925) 435-8874
alfonzo.edwards@namicontracosta.org
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
jesse.robbins@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
Tagalog Support Group
2nd Friday of each month from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Facilitated By:
Anthony (Tony) Marin
(925) 491-9986
anthony.marin@namicontracosta.org
Hosted in a Hybrid format, located at:
Or click the button to join online:
Writer’s Support Group
2nd Saturday from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting ID: 899 7512 5965
Facilitated by Margaret Netherby and Roberto Roman