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PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING 2-1-1 AWARENESS WEEK <br />FEBRUARY 11 - 17, 2014 <br />WHEREAS, many times when individuals and families need help in meeting life's basic needs or experiencing <br />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 linkage <br />point in providing individuals and families with the guidance, support and information they need to solve their <br />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 a 2-1-1 Helpline, a service that is available any time of <br />day or night that enables individuals and families to get the help they need <br />As was the case when the caring staff at 211 helped a distraught grandmother who had lost her job and was <br />caring for her seriously ill daughter and grandson. She struggled with bills and had received notice that their power <br />was soon to be shut-off. .211 staff worked to keep her power on and helped to find additional assistance with food <br />and medical care for her family. <br />211 staff also listened to the teen whose father had left the family...she was so emotionally overwhelmed and <br />thinking of suicide — a 211 staff member was able to comfort her and get her immediate care and counseling. <br />211 staff was also sensitive to a woman who had concerns for her elder brother. He suffered numerous <br />strokes and falls while living with his frail wife who could no longer care for his needs. 211 staff was able to get him <br />into a safer living environment and find resources for his wife as well; and with so many other real life stories; and <br />WHEREAS, 2-1-1 Helpline service is free, confidential, available 24/7, with highly trained staff who are "here <br />to listen, and here to help ' who last year alone assisted over 121,000 callers in need of crisis intervention, <br />assessment and referrals to community services; and <br />WHEREAS, 2-1-1 Helpline looks forward to continuing to provide quality, caring assistance to the people of <br />our community; and <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN <br />RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board recognizes February 11 - 17, 2014 as <br />2-1-1 AWARENESS WEEK <br />in Indian River County and urge all citizens to be aware of the only telephone number they need to know to access <br />information and referral to programs and services at over 2,800 sites in our community that provide assistance in <br />such areas as Healthcare, Insurance, Volunteering, Food, Daycare, Mental Health Counseling, Support Groups, <br />Financial Assistance etc. <br />Adopted this 11'" day of February, 2014. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />IN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />oseph . Flescher <br />Bob Solari <br />Tirry orcc/ <br />