2-1-1 Brevard Now Hiring
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Words of Wisdom
"Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?" - Abraham Lincoln, born February 12, 1809
"Listening is such a simple act. It requires us to be present, and that takes practice, but we don't have to do anything else. We don't have to advise, coach, or sound wise. We just have to be willing to sit there & listen." - Margaret Wheatley, Ed.D.
Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, helps low to moderate income working individuals and families keep more of what they earn. We have posted info on our community calendar about local FEE tax assistance services that make sure you get 100% of any refund you might be owed. There are several locations and days to choose from, just click on our calendar to find the one nearest you.
United Way’s free tax sites are now open to assist our community’s low- to moderate-income families, individuals and seniors (earning below $50,000). Click here to learn more.
Click HERE to learn more about the EITC.
February is National Heart Health Month click here for information.
Database Updates
11/16/10
In recent months, we have had calls from several agencies regarding requests they've received to provide data for other databases. Only you can determine whether it is useful for you to include your services in databases located outside of Brevard County. For the record, we will typically ask you for one formal update annually. This request will be clearly identified as originating from 2-1-1 Brevard and will include contact information for Lakesha McLaughlin, our Community Resource Coordinator. You are always welcome to ask questions, provide interim changes or updates at any time by contacting Lakesha at 631.9290, xt. 216 or by going to the "Community Services" link at the top left of our home page menu. Thank you for helping us keep the community informed about your important services!
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.
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Service Information
If you're interested in 2-1-1 service data - the number of calls we respond to, the types of help people are seeking when they call, the agencies to which they are referred - our Service Snapshots are a great place to start. They are posted to the Reports section of our website (under Agency Info) monthly. For additional detail, please see the Annual Service Delivery Report or give us a call.
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.