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PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11-17, 2015, AS <br />"2-1-1 AWARENESS WEEK" <br />WHEREAS, many times when individuals and families need help in meeting life's basic needs <br />or are experiencing 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 <br />central linkage point in providing individuals and families with the guidance, support and information <br />they need to solve their problems; and with the crisis intervention and suicide prevention they seek to <br />keep them safe; and <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County is fortunate to have 2-1-1 HelpLine, a service that is available <br />any time of day or night that enables individuals and families to get the help they need; and <br />WHEREAS, 2-1-1's specialized advocacy and support services also include the Help Me Grow <br />Initiative which helps link vulnerable families to crucial services while 2-1-1's life-saving "Sunshine" <br />daily phone calls continue to positively impact the lives of local housebound/isolated seniors—all at <br />no cost to those participating; and <br />WHEREAS, 2-1-1 HelpLine service is free, confidential, available 24/7, with highly trained staff <br />who assisted thousands of individuals in need of crisis intervention, assessment and referrals to <br />community services. The staff at 2-1-1 will continue to provide that warm voice at the other end of the <br />line, the caring assistance to the people of our community...and "Hope when you need it most!"; and <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the week of February 11-17, 2015, be <br />designated as 2-1-1 Awareness Week in Indian River County and the Board urges all citizens to be <br />aware of the only telephone number they need to know to access information and referral to <br />programs and services at over 3,000 sites in our community that provide assistance in such areas as <br />Health Care, Insurance, Volunteering, Food, Day Care, Mental Health Counseling, Support Groups, <br />Financial Assistance, etc. <br />Adopted this 10th day of February, 2015. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Wesley S. Davis, Chairman <br />Bob Solari, Vice Chairman <br />Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Tim Zorc <br />2 <br />