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PROCLAMATION as, <br />DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11-17,2018 as <br />"2-1-1 AWARENESS WEEK" <br />WHEREAS, many times when individuals and families need help.in meeting life's basic needs or are <br />experiencing times of crisis and are not sure where to turn; and <br />WHEREAS, 2-1-1 is an easy to remember, easy to use three -digit number recognized as the central <br />linkage point in providing individuals and families with the guidance, support and information they need to <br />solve their problems; and with the crisis intervention and suicide prevention they seek to keep them safe; and <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County is fortunate to have 2-1-1 HelpLine, a service that is available any time <br />of day or night that enables individuals and families to get the help they need... <br />As was the case when the caring staff at 2-1-1 were sensitive to a woman who had <br />concerns for her elder brother. He suffered numerous strokes and falls while living with <br />his frail wife who could no longer care for his needs. 2-1-1 staff was able to get him to <br />into a safer living environment and find resources for his wife as well; and so many <br />other real life stories...; and <br />WHEREAS, 2-1-1's specialized advocacy and support services also include the Help Me Grow Initiative <br />which helps link vulnerable families to crucial services while 2-1-1's life-saving "Sunshine" daily phone calls <br />continue to positively impact the lives of local housebound and/or isolated seniors—all at no cost to those <br />participating; and <br />WHEREAS, 2-1-1 HelpLine service is free, confidential, available 24/7, with highly trained staff who <br />assisted thousands of individuals in need of crisis intervention, assessment and referrals to community <br />services. The staff at 2-1-1 will continue to provide that warm voice at the other end of the line, the caring <br />assistance to the people of our community... and "Hope when you need it most!" <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the week of February 11-17, 2018, be designated as 2-1-1 <br />Awareness Week in Indian River County. The Board urges all citizens to be aware of the only telephone <br />number they need to know to access information and referral to the programs and services in our community <br />that provide assistance in such areas as Health Care, Insurance, Volunteering, Food, Day Care, Mental <br />Health Counseling, Support Groups, Financial Assistance, etc. <br />Adopted this 13th day of February, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />Bob Solari, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Tim Zorc <br />2 <br />