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PROCLAMATION
<br />DESIGNATING FEBRUARY, 2022, AS
<br />2-1-1 AWARENESS MONTH
<br />WHEREAS, individuals and families may need help around the clock -- day or night -- in meeting
<br />life's basic needs and addressing acute crises, but not know how to get assistance; and
<br />WHEREAS, 2-1-1 Helpline is entering its sixth decade of providing quality, caring service to the
<br />community, a span of time in which 2-1-1 has responded to over three million requests for help from
<br />people of all sectors of society, providing the guidance and support they need; and
<br />WHEREAS, during these difficult times, mental and emotional health, addiction, housing, and food
<br />insecurity are the top concerns expressed by callers; and
<br />WHEREAS, 2-1-1's specialized programs include Help Me Grow, which works for early identification
<br />of children's developmental delays; life-saving "Sunshine" daily telephone reassurance calls to brighten
<br />the lives of isolated seniors; and direct support for over -stressed, isolated, and overwhelmed adult
<br />caregivers; and
<br />WHEREAS, 2-1-1's My Florida Veterans program provides all veterans and their families with
<br />comprehensive peer-to-peer support and readjustment services for life outside the military; and
<br />WHEREAS, in just the last three quarters, 2-1-1 has assisted over 74,000 people, including nearly
<br />20,000 struggling with affordable housing and living expenses; 34,000 with mental health and addictions;
<br />and close to 3,000 with suicidal thoughts or concerns.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that February, 2022, is designated as 2-1-1 Awareness Month in
<br />Indian River County, and that the Board reminds all citizens who are overwhelmed, in crisis, or just in
<br />need of a talk, that 2-1-1 is available at any time to provide referrals for mental health counseling,
<br />substance abuse, health care, employment, food assistance, day care, support groups, volunteering, free
<br />income tax preparation, and so much more.
<br />Adopted this 15th day of February, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
<br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
<br />Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman
<br />Susan Adams
<br />Joseph E. Flescher
<br />Laura Moss
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