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Happy New Year!
We all hope the new year brings a fresh start and new opportunities, but sometimes it also brings new or continuing challenges with work, family or other relationships or activities. Dial 2-1-1 any time If you need someone to talk to about life's challenges or help finding assistance from local services, or search our online database by clicking the Find Help button to the right.
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. In coming weeks, we will be posting info here & on our community calendar about local FEE tax assistance services that make sure you get 100% of any refund you might be owed.
Click HERE to learn more about the EITC.
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.
News
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.