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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-014RESOLUTION NO. 15-014 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 11-17,2015 AS "211 AWARENESS WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida has made the following determinations: 1. When individuals and families need help in meeting life's basic needs or are experiencing times of crisis and are not sure where to turn, 2-1-1 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. 2. St. Lucie County is fortunate to have 211 Help Line, a service that is available any time of day or night that enables individuals and families to get the help they need. As was the case when the caring staff at 211 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 211 worked to keep her power on and helped to find her additional assistance with food and medical care for her family. 211 staff also listened to the teen whose father had left the family. She was so emotionally overwhelmed and thinking of suicide. A 211 staff member was able to comfort her and get her immediate care and counseling. 3. 211's specialized advocacy and support services also include the Help Me Grow Initiative which helps link vulnerable families to crucial services, while 211's life-saving "Sunshine" daily phone calls continue to positively impact the lives of local housebound/isolated seniors, all at no cost to those participating. 4. 211 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 211 Help Line looks forward to continuing to provide quality, caring assistance to the people of our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED bythe Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida that this Board does hereby proclaim February 11— 17, 2015 as "211 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 17h day of February, 2015. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUC O N Y, BY: DEPUTY CLERK CHAIR APPROVED S TO R RRECTNESS: COUNTY A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 11-17, 2015 AS "211 AWARENESS WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida has made the following determinations: 1. When individuals and families need help in meeting life's basic needs or are experiencing times of crisis and are not sure where to turn, 2-1-1 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. 2. St. Lucie County is fortunate to have 211 Help Line, a service that is available any time of day or night that enables individuals and families to get the help they need. As was the case when the caring staff at 211 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 211 worked to keep her power on and helped to find her additional assistance with food and medical care for her family. 211 staff also listened to the teen whose father had left the family. She was so emotionally overwhelmed and thinking of suicide. A 211 staff member was able to comfort her and get her immediate care and counseling. 3. 211's specialized advocacy and support services also include the Help Me Grow Initiative which helps link vulnerable families to crucial services, while 211's life-saving "Sunshine" daily phone calls continue to positively impact the lives of local housebound/isolated seniors, all at no cost to those participating. 4. 211 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 211 Help Line looks forward to continuing to provide quality, caring assistance to the people of our community. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED bythe Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida that this Board does hereby proclaim February 11-17, 2015 as "211 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. A DEP PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 17h day of February, 2015. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONE ST. LUCI C�fTY,,VbRJW' BY: •,, CHAIR APPROVED