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Bring coupon: Support 2-1-1 by eating at Uno's on Friday, May 17
2-1-1 Brevard thanks Your Backyard Superstore for its generous support
"For Your Spa & Backyard Needs Since 1993." Click logo to learn more about this business,
located at 1871 West New Haven Ave. in West Melbourne. Or call 321-728-0441.
2-1-1 Brevard thanks Webster University for its support
Advance personally and professionally with 3 locations on Space Coast: Merritt Island, Melbourne, Patrick AFB.
2-1-1 Brevard thanks Affordable Glass Protection for its support
Your Hurricane Shutter Experts. 321-722-9996. Accordians, Storm Panels, Bahama, Colonial.
2-1-1 Brevard thanks Sod Depot of Palm Bay for its support
Find Floratam , Bahia, stone, mulch at 1378 Malabar Road. Or call 321-728-2766.
2-1-1 Brevard thanks Jennings' Applied Behavior & Cognitive Center for its support
2-1-1 Brevard: 203 'likes' on Facebook
As of May 1, 2-1-1 Brevard has 190 fans with a potential reach of more than 50,000 friends of those fans. If you haven't "liked" us on Facebook, just click the button on the right side of the menu above. Then invite your own Facebook friends to do the same. Also, please like, share and comment on our posts to make sure you keep seeing them in your news feed!
Would you like to help spread a little Sunshine?
2-1-1's Sunshine Service Volunteers provide daily telephone calls to seniors or disabled people who may be homebound or live alone. Volunteers make daily calls to check on the individual's well-being, engage in brief friendly conversatin and provide assistance in accessing community services when needed. Volunteers are asked to work at least one 2-hour morning shift weekly from our administrative offices in Rockledge. If you'd like to help and you are 55+, please register through the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program at 631.2749. All others, click here for job description and application.
Check out our online database
2-1-1 Brevard is excited to offer a much improved online database, accessible by clicking "Find Help" to the right of this column or from the links in the Community Services menu, above. The new platform offers numerous improvements and enhancements to the online experience, including multiple search options, filters, translations, mapping and directions to resources. You can also create an account that will allow you to create customized resource lists and more. The site is very user friendly, but we've also developed a quick guide to walk you through the system, which you can access by clicking here.
NOTE: Our vendor has recently informed us of a bug in the online database system that prevents updates & new service information from being sent to us. If you would like to report changes or add services, please contact Lekesha McLaughlin at 631.9290, xt. 216. We'll update this information as soon as the bug is repaired.
SAMHSA awards grant to 2-1-1 Brevard
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SMHSA) has awarded 2-1-1 Brevard a three-year grant to provide follow-up services to suicidal callers. The purpose of the Brevard LIFE program is to increase safety and linkages to needed mental health, substance abuse & community services. The LIFE program is provided in partnership with Parrish Medical Center, Circles of Care, Brevard Drop-In Center, Family Counseling Center, Brevard Achievement Center and the Women's Center.