HomeMy WebLinkAbout211 Awareness Week 2026 ProclamationPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
211 Awareness Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast has responded to more than 3 million calls to
the 211 HelpLine since its inception in 1971 and receive over 120,000 requests for help each
year; and
WHEREAS, 211's highly trained and accredited team continues to serve as frontline responders
24 hours a day, every day of the year, including times of disaster and great uncertainty; and
WHEREAS, 211 provides free, confidential and 24/7 access to life-saving crisis intervention,
suicide prevention, emotional support, and community navigation services year-round; and
WHEREAS, the mental health of many in our community is at risk due to challenges with health,
addiction, and a lack of basic needs such as housing, utility payments, food and transportation -
211's team handles every request with compassion and empathy, de-escalating crisis situations
and helping people navigate community resources to overcome everyday struggles and life's
darkest moments; and
WHEREAS, 211 also offers specialized advocacy and support programs to groups who face a
higher risk of crisis, including seniors, veterans, and first responders, and children with
developmental delays and other special needs; and
WHEREAS, 211 is also the regional responder for the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the
Florida Veterans Support Line, other special projects designed to help people facing unique crisis
situations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Deborah Searcy, hereby proclaim February 2026 as:
211 AWARENESS MONTH
in the Village of North Palm Beach and urge all citizens to be aware that 211 is available- by
phone, text, email or online chat- 24 hours a day, for anyone seeking help with everyday
challenges or crisis situations. The 211 team also helps people connect to local resources for
Mental Health Counseling, Substance Use Disorder, Health Care, Employment, Food, Housing,
Day Care, Legal Services, 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 12th day of February, 2026.
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Deborah y, May