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2-1-1 Brevard thanks the following for their support:

CAROUSEL FLORIST of Rockledge
for supporting 2-1-1 Brevard's
Sunshine Service

BOEING for furnishing the 2-1-1 call center

211 Brevard
P.O. Box 417
Cocoa, FL 32923-0417

 
   
Suicide Prevention Week for 2010 is set for September 5 through 11.  
 
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, leaving an estimated 4.6 million Americans as the survivors of the suicide of a friend, family member, or loved one. More than 90% of suicide victims have a significant psychiatric illness at the time of their death. These illnesses are often undiagnosed, untreated or both. 
 
If you are feeling suicidal or worried about someone who is suicidal, there is help available.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 throughout the US: Call 1-800-273-TALK(8255).
 
For more information on suicide and suicide prevention, click here.


In Case You Were Wondering...

5/17/10

We have received some calls from local agencies regarding 2-1-1 Brevard database update procedures.

Some confusion has arisen because some other area organizations are also requesting that you provide information for their databases.   We value your time and will only make one formal update request annually.  This request will be clearly identified as originating from 2-1-1 Brevard and will include contact information for our 2-1-1 Brevard Community Resource Coordinator, Lakesha McLaughlin.  You are always welcome to ask questions or provide us with changes or interim updates at any time by clicking the "Community Services" button at www.211brevard.org  or by contacting Lakesha at 631.9290, xt. 216.   Thank you for helping us keep the community informed about your important programs and services.

NEWS

FACING A LAYOFF?
(9/2/10)
There is little question that, for most people facing one, job loss constitutes a crisis. While generally considered one of life’s most stressful events, such turning points also offer opportunities for growth and new directions.

Brevard Workforce and community organizations are working together to make this transition easier for those employed in the aerospace industry. The Aerospace Workforce Transition Program offers programs and services to help workers make positive transitions. Start by registering with www.employflorida.com – even if services are not currently required – and visit www.launchnewcareers.com for information and assistance.  

For the most up-to-date information about the transitions in Florida's aerospace sector, visit Florida's Space Transition and Revitalization Information Network at www.floridastarnet.org.

Links to other information and services you may find helpful during this time can be found by clicking here.


 
2-1-1 Brevard is a Relay Friendly Business

5/17/10

 Did you know that 2-1-1 Brevard is available through Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) to residents with hearing loss or speech disability?  This public service allows people who use text telephone equipment to communitate with people who use standard phones.  Text telephone users can contact the 2-1-1 Brevard helpline by dialing 711 to connect to the relay service.  Their typed message is read and voiced by a relay operator and our responses are typed by the operator and transmitted back to the text telephone caller.  Like 2-1-1, FTRI is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 






 

 

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