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Program Assistant —support staff 40 hours per week Office Representative -support staff 40 hours per week Office Representative- support staff 20 hours per week Office Representative- support staff 15 hours per week Drop -In Center staffing: Director of Consumer Services Drop -In Center Director — Martin -40 hours week Drop -In Center Director — Okeechobee -40 hours week Drop -In Center Director — Vero- 40 hours week, Drop -In Center Staff Assistant — Martin- part time staff Drop -In Center Staff Assistant — Okeechobee- part time staff Drop -In Center Staff Assistant — Okeechobee- part time staff Drop -In Center Staff Assistant — Vero- part time staff Peer Specialist Mental Health Court - Vero - part time staff Peer Specialist Mental Health Court - Vero - part time staff Van / Mini Bus Driver -Vero- part time staff 6. Do these programs utilize volunteers? If yes, please briefly describe. The Walk -In & Counseling Center has one part-time AARP program volunteer who assists with basic office tasks. We have been a Host Agency for the AARP program since 2016 assisting in training those returning to the workforce. The MHA has permanently hired two previous participants of the program. The agency has a 10 -member Board of Directors and additional 12 community volunteers who serve on various committees of the Board. We are a practicum and internship site for Master's level clinicians earning their doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology, for graduate students earning their Master's degree in counseling, and for Indian River State College students earning their Bachelor's degree in Human Services. 7. Description of the countywide purpose the funds will be used for. County funds will be used to: • continue our Walk -In, immediate access services (mental health screenings, crisis support, consultation with loved ones, consultation with loved ones about the mental health needs of a child or family members, urgent case management, assistance with resources and linking to care, and mental health support by phone) to Indian River County residents free of charge; • support needed mental health services for veterans, children, teenagers and first responders regardless of income; • continue our free community Mood and Anxiety support group; and • assist with our expansion of sliding fee services to give the uninsured residents of Indian River County in need affordable access to ongoing mental health care. 144