HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-002RESOLUTION N0. 67-2
WHEREAS, this Board recognized that there is an acute
need for improved out-patient psychiatric services to the residents
of the four county area (Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St.
Lucie) and that this need can only be accomplished by comprehensive
effort for expansion of the present out-patient facilities; Now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County, Florida, that it will participate in the pro-
posed four county area COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
and will participate in the operation and staffing of a new out-
patient clinic to be located in Fort Pierce, Florida, and will provide
in addition to the current contribution of $12,000.00 to the out-
patient facility (Indian River Mental Health Clinic) now provided
in the State Board of Health levy, an additional contribution of
$11,600.00 for additional staffing and operation, and will continue
to participate in the Comprehensive Community McAtal Health Program,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this
Resolution be forwarded to R. C. Eaton, M. D. Director, Community
Services, Division of Mental Health, 124 West Pensacola Street,
Tallahassee, Florida 32301; Mr. John Award, Cortuiiunity Services,
Division of Mental Health, 124 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee,
Florida 32301; and Mrs. Tann Sloan, Indian River Area Counsel for
Mental Health, 1209 Texas Court, Tort Pierce, Florida.
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