HomeMy WebLinkAbout211 Awareness WeekPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
211 Awareness Week Proclamation
WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of people reach out to 211 helpline each year; and
WHEREAS, During these challenging times that seem increasingly uncertain, 211's highly trained and
accredited staff continue to be frontline responders available 24/7; and
WHEREAS, 211 is that central access number where individuals and families - people of all ages and walks
of life can find life-saving crisis support, guidance and HOPE; and
WHEREAS, People have expressed growing struggles with mental & emotional health, addiction, and the
ability to meet their basic needs of housing, utility payments, food and other concerns — 211's caring staff
listen to each and every person to provide available resource options and to help them strategize and problem
solve; and
WHEREAS, 211 also has specialized advocacy and support programs for the community that include
Caregiver Support, Help Me Grow, Elder Crisis Outreach and 211's life-saving "Sunshine" daily calls for
lonely and isolated seniors and caregivers; and
WHEREAS, 211 is also the infrastructure and responder for the 988 Lifeline number and additional support
lines that include First Responders and MYFLVET for veterans with peer -to -peer support and assistance for
these specialized groups and their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Susan Bickel, hereby proclaim February 11-17, 2024 as:
211 AWARENESS WEEK
in the Village of North Palm Beach and urge all citizens to be aware that if they are overwhelmed and in crisis
or just need to talk....211 is available any time of day or night. 211 staff can also provide referrals for Mental
Health Counseling, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Employment, Food Assistance, Day Care, Support Groups,
Volunteering, VITA free income tax preparation and so much more....
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official Seal of the Village of North Palm
Beach, Florida to be affixed this 8th day of February, 2024.
MAYOR
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