HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-010RESOLUTION NO. 2014-10
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 11-17, 2014 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, individuals and families need help in meeting life's basic needs or are
experiencing times of crisis and 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; and with the crisis intervention and suicide
prevention they seek to keep them safe.
3. St. Lucie County is fortunate to have 2-1-1 Help Line, a service that is available any
time of day or night that enables individuals and families to get the help they need.
4. As was the case when the caring staff at 2-1-1 helped a distraught grandmother
who had lost her job and was caring for her seriously ill daughter and grandson. She
struggled with bills and had received notice that their power was soon to be shut-off.
Staff at 2-1-1 worked to keep her power on and helped to find her additional assistance
with food and medical care for her family.
5. 2-1-1 staff also listened to the teen whose father had left the family. She was so
emotionally overwhelmed and thinking of suicide. A 2-1-1 staff member was able to
comfort her and get her immediate care and counseling.
6. 2-1-1 staff were also sensitive to a woman who had concerns for her elder brother.
He suffered numerous strokes and falls while living with his frail wife who could no longer
care for his needs. Staff at 2-1-1 was able to get him to into a safer living environment
and find resources for his wife as well; and with so many other real life stories.
7. 2-1-1 Help Line 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 121,000
callers in need of crisis intervention, assessment and referrals to community services. The
2-1-1 Help Line looks forward to continuing to provide quality, caring assistance to the
people of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida that this Board does hereby proclaim February li - 17, 2014 as "2-1-1
Awareness Week" and urge all citizens 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 4`h day of February, 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY CO-MIMISSIONERS
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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