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Kristine Sarkauskas, President and CEO of the County Mental Health Association and a <br />part of the Mental Health Collaborative, told how requested funding in 2006/2007 had allowed <br />for the Mental Health Walk-in Center program. She emphasized that the Mental Health <br />Collaborative and the Mental Health Walk-in Center is the only program of its kind in the <br />County. She said she is seeking support from the United Way and County Hospital District, but <br />expressed that $75,000 is still desperately needed from the County. <br />Ellie McCabe, 331 Indian Harbor Road, President of the McCabe Foundation, shared her <br />passion and commitment to the quality of life in Indian River County. She felt there was a lack <br />of services in the County, and pointed out that most people requiring mental services resort to the <br />emergency room or jail, a costly and ineffective form of treatment. She felt that the solution to <br />this endeavor is the Mental Health Walk-in Center. She urged the Board to continue supporting <br />the Mental Health Association's Walk-in Center. <br />Administrator Baird announced the following two Non -Profits: <br />Veterans Council - recommended $74,940, an increase of $5,490. Administrator Baird <br />clarified that the County pays for the drivers and the Veterans pay for the fuel. <br />Keep Indian River Beautiful - recommended $56,250, a 25.00% decrease. <br />Joe Martorana, 5151 North AIA, suggested the County use the words "Waste <br />Recovery" in lieu of "Refuse Disposal." He felt it would convey the message of recycling. <br />Allan Klotsche, 476 Eugenia Road, was involved in the founding of the Big Brothers <br />and Big Sisters program, and requested that the County continue to support the Jump into <br />Reading program. He felt that cutting the program would send the message that "literacy is not <br />important." <br />July 16, 2008 20 <br />