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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 13-18, 2017 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. 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 2-1-1 HelpLine, 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 2-1-1 were 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. 2-1-1 staff was able to get him into a safer living environment and find resources for his
wife as well; and there are so many other real life stories.
3. 2-1-1's specialized advocacy and support services also include the Help Me Grow Initiative
which helps link vulnerable families to crucial services, while 2-1-1'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. 2-1-1 Help Line service is free, confidential, available 24/7, with highly trained staff who
assisted thousands of individuals in need of crisis intervention, assessment and referrals to
community services. The staff at 2-1-1 will continue to provide that warm voice at the other end
of the line, the caring assistance to the people of our community... and "Hope when you need it
most!"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida that this Board does hereby proclaim February 13-18, 2017 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 3,000 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 7th day of February, 2017.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE, COUNT , f3RIDA—
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