HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-041 RESOLUTION NO. 11-041
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11, 2011,
THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2011, AS "2-1-1 AWARENESS WEEK" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Many times when individuals need help with meeting life's basic needs they are not sure
where to turn.
2, 2-1-1 is an easyto remember, easyto use number, recognized asthe central linkage point
in providing individuals and families with the information and support they need to solve their problems
or just someone to talk to.
3. Saint Lucie County is fortunate to have a non profit agency, 211 Palm Beach/Treasure
Coast, that enables people to access information about, provides assessment for and referral to
community resources, with telephone counseling for distressed callers including suicide intervention.
4. 2-1-1 is a free, confidential phone call, available 24/7 with staff and volunteers who are
"here to listen, and here to help," who last year alone assisted over 160,000 callers in need of
information, assessment and referrals to social services agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the week of February 11, 2011 through February 17,
2011, as "2-1-1 AWARENESS WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to be aware of the only telephone
number they need to know to access information or referral on over 3,200 programs in our community
that provide assistance in such areas as Health Care, Insurance, Volunteering, Food, Day Care, Mental
Health Counseling, Support Groups, Financial Assistance, etc.
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