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F0 <br />N#78rATt1111/1�J1J <br />DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 2024 AS <br />2-1-1 AWARENESS MONTH <br />-Whereas, 2-1-1 helpline and crisis line continues to be that beacon of hope providing life-saving <br />crisis support and guidance when people are overwhelmed and don't know where to turn; and <br />'Whereas, during these challenging times that include pandemic impact and economic instability and <br />recent hurricanes, 2-1-1's caring and highly trained staff have been the frontline responders 24/7 through it <br />all; and <br />-Whereas, people of all ages and walks of life are reaching out for their growing struggles with mental <br />& emotional health, addiction, housing, health and other concerns, and 2-1-1 staff listen to each and every <br />person to provide available resource options and to help them strategize and problem solve; and <br />-Whereas, 2-1-1 also has specialized advocacy and support programs for the community that include <br />Caregiver Support, Help Me Grow and 2-1-1's life-saving "Sunshine" daily phone calls which continue to <br />brighten the lives of isolated seniors and caregivers; and <br />-Whereas, 2-1-1 also responds to the 988 Lifeline number and support lines that include First <br />Responders and MYFLVET for veterans with peer-to-peer support providing assistance to these specialized <br />groups and their families. <br />Now, -'herefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, Florida, that February, 2024, is designated as 2-1-1 Awareness Month in Indian River <br />County, and that the Board reminds all citizens who are overwhelmed, in crisis, or just in need of a talk, that <br />2-1-1 is available at any time to provide referrals for mental health counseling, substance abuse, health <br />care, employment, food assistance, day care, support groups, volunteering, free income tax preparation, <br />and so much more. <br />Adopted this 20' day of February 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />