To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Report Title: Acknowledgement of National Mental Health Day of Prayer and Joaquin Anthony Pereyra Day of Remembrance on October 6, 2026.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution Acknowledgement of National Mental Health Day of Prayer and Joaquin Anthony Pereyra Day of Remembrance on October 6, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
See resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
IN THE MATTER OF Acknowledgement of National Mental Health Day of Prayer
and Joaquin Anthony Pereyra Day of Remembrance on October 6, 2026
WHEREAS, nationally, 20% percent of the population is reported to be living with a mental health condition and face obstacles to receiving effective treatment due to poor service delivery, stigma, and cultural barriers; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to reflect the diverse population of Contra Costa and in support of NAMI Contra Costa’s FaithNet Program has been a pioneering county to heed the voice of Peers, Families, in building collaborations with various faith based/spiritual communities to explore all resources and tools that enhance mental wellness; and
WHEREAS, Peers, families’ members, providers, spiritual/faith leaders and all others can participate in effort to unite in a collective manner to replace misinformation about mental illness, erase prejudices, fear and blame thereby reducing stigma, racial disparities to unserved, underserved and inappropriately served communities by offering prayers and positive meditative to assist Contra Costa Residents to have improved mental health outcomes; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to better reflect and celebrate the diverse populations we serve and in alignment with our diversity and inclusion efforts commit to, honoring and acknowledging all cultural and ethnic communities as we advance our goal to create an environment where all residents of Contra Costa County feel a sense of safety and belonging. We strive to become a culturally honoring mental health friendly county embracing faith based/spiritual practices to ensure we explore all resources and tools that will enhance mental health wellness for all; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: County of Contra Costa proclaims October 6, 2026, as Acknowledgement of National Mental Health Day of Prayer and lifts up the memory of Joaquin Anthony Pereyra and encourages everyone to participate in this important healing process.