HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-024RESOLUTION NO. 13-024
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF
FEBRUARY 11, 2013 THROUGH FEBRUARY 17,
2013 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 easy to remember, easy to use three-digit number, recognized as
the central linkage point in providing individuals and families with the guidance, support
and information they need to solve their problems.
3. St. Lucie County is fortunate to have 2-1-1 Helpline, a service of 211 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 Helpline service is free, confidential, available 24/7 with highly trained
staff who are "here to listen, and here to help," who last year alone assisted over 133,000
callers in need of crisis intervention, assessment and referrals to community services.
5. 2-1-1 Helpline looks forward to continuing to provide quality, caring assistance
to the people of our community.
6. 2-1-1 Helpline was also proud to reach beyond out local region to assist
thousands of New Jersey victims immediately following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.
The caring 2-1-1 staff not only provided comfort, but also assisted individuals and families
in finding shelter, medical help, water, food, warming stations, and so much more as they
struggled to survive. During the ensuing two week period, 2-1-1 had received over 3,100
phone calls from individuals and families struggling in New Jersey.
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, 2013 through
February 17, 2013, 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 and referral to programs and
services at over 2,800 sites 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.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5`h day of February, 2013.
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ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
S LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
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