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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final <br />Chairman Flescher invited anyone from the audience to speak on non-profit <br />organizations. <br />July 9, 2025 <br />Phil Cromer, CEO of the Mental Health Association, expressed his gratitude for the <br />support received during challenging times marked by economic uncertainty. He <br />highlighted the rise in anxiety, anger, and depression among individuals, emphasizing <br />the importance of funding for services in Indian River County. The demand for <br />psychological services, screenings, and suicide risk assessments increased, and the <br />association's psychiatric services expanded. Mr. Cromer noted positive outcomes <br />from implemented initiatives, including zero Baker Acts, indicating improved internal <br />crisis management and resource savings. <br />Ty Barnes, CEO of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, highlighted the <br />organization's service to Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties, as <br />well as the importance of funding for their community impact. Operating a 24/7 <br />helpline focused on suicide prevention and crisis intervention, they provided various <br />public programs and maintained a comprehensive resource database. In Indian River <br />County in 2024, they logged over 4,000 community contacts, including 91 related to <br />suicide, handled 988 National Lifeline calls, and made over 6,100 referrals to other <br />agencies. Mr. Barnes expressed his gratitude for the continued support. <br />The Chairman called for a lunch recess at 12:01 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at <br />1:30 p.m. with all members present. The Budget Workshop continued with Item 18, <br />Time Certain Public Hearing for the Solid Waste Disposal District. <br />NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES <br />14. STREETLIGHTING DISTRICTS <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 21 <br />