To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Report Title: PRESENTATION to Acknowledge African American Mental Health Awareness Week February 15-21, 2026, and Miles Hall Day of Remembrance on February 15, 2026, and Tyrell Wilson Day of Remembrance on March 8, 2026.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Presentation to acknowledge African American Mental Health Awareness Week February 15-21, 2026, and Miles Hall Day of Remembrance on February 15, 2026, and Tyrell Wilson Day of Remembrance on March 8, 2026
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Board of Supervisors County of Contra Costa, State of California
Acknowledgement of African American Mental Health Awareness Week February 15-21, 2026,
And Miles Hall Day of Remembrance on February 15, 2026, and Tyrell Wilson Day of Remembrance on March 8, 2026.
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors declares February 15-21, 2026, as African American Mental Health Awareness Week and February 15, 2026, as Miles Hall Day of Remembrance; and March 8, 2026, as Tyrell Wilson Day of Remembrance, and
WHEREAS, in the African American community there is a need to support the recovery process of peers/clients/consumers and family members impacted by mental health and substance use issues through the delivery of well-funded culturally responsive, community defined and honoring services; including but not limited to the incorporation of identified spiritual/faith practices and beliefs when requested: and
WHEREAS, mental health and substance use issues, and the devastating impact of systemic racism are among the leading causes of health challenges for African American in this County; and
WHEREAS, scientific studies show that when the services are delivered by individuals reflective of those served a...
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