Lantana, FL: (February 21, 2023) February ushered in 211 Awareness Month, and 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast is being recognized locally for their lifesaving work in the community and nationally.
In the county commission meeting last week, Mayor Gregg Weiss and Palm Beach County commissioners proclaimed 211 Awareness Week February 11-February 17. Mayor Weiss called the nonprofit hotline a beacon of hope during the proclamation celebrating 211. 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast will receive proclamations from each of our five counties (Palm Beach, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie) and several municipalities throughout the month as they understand the valuable work 211 does.
211 is now available in 99% of the United States. For over 50 years, 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast has been the central access point providing individuals and families with guidance and crisis support via telephone or text any time of day or night, seven days a week.
In recognizing 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast for being on the front line for residents of Palm Beach County, the proclamation urges all citizens to be aware of the only telephone number they need to know to access information to over 1600 agency providers with wide-ranging programs and services throughout the area that include food assistance, mental health care, health clinics, growth and development screenings, special needs resources, elder in crisis assistance, daily calls to check on seniors, caregiver support and veterans services.
“We are proud to have great partnerships with local nonprofits, government and businesses, including national vendors,” said Sharon L’Herrou, President/CEO of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast. “It is so important to continue to share with our community the vital and lifesaving work that 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast offers. We are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week to those who need assistance, guidance and/or someone to talk to.”
Calls to 211 are free, confidential, and available 24/7. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, Dial 211, and if requested, a Mobile Crisis Response team can be dispatched.
211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast continues as the regional responder for the newly branded national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number. Callers are encouraged to dial 988 or 211 in our local community should they need to talk or need mental health, substance use, or other service providers. Anyone in imminent danger should continue to use 911 as needed.
About 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast:
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast’s mission is to save and improve lives through crisis intervention and by connecting people to health, mental health, and wellness services 24 hours a day, every day. To learn more about 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast and its services and programs, visit211palmbeach.org or 211treasurecoast.org