"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.
May Observances:
May 13th is Mother's Day Arthritis Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month
Permanent ID Assistance Event
The Brevard Homeless Coalition & United Way of Brevard, working with IDignity, are presenting the first "IDIGNITY Brevard" event to provide free permanent identification for local homless individuals. Those in need should arrive early (not before 6:00 a.m.) for the event, which will be held on Tuesday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the House of Hope, 345 Mgnolia Ave. in Merritt Island. Assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
The following documents are needed:
(1) Proof of Identity (one of the following)
- An original certified birth certificate from Vital Statistics with a raised seal
- A valid U.S. passport, permanent resident card or immigration documents
- All name changes will require a marriage, divorce or other legal certificate
(2) Proof of your Social Security Number (one of the following)
- Social Security card
- Tax form (W-2 or 1099) or job payment stub with name & SSN
(3) Proof of Residency (need two of the following)
- Letter from a shelter claiming you as a resident
- Certification of address (CA) form from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles
- CA form from person allowing you to live with them, along with their 2 proofs
- Mortgage, lease or rental agreement
- Tax form (W2 or 1099) or recent mail from a government agency
- Utility bill or bank statement less than 2 months old.
IDignity provides assistance in obtaining Florida ID cards & licenses, birth certificates, Social Security careds, VA records & other documents with assistance of legal counsel.
2-1-1 Brevard is on Facebook!
2-1-1 Brevard has joined the rest of the world on Facebook, very much thanks to our new volunteer for social media, Belinda Stewart. We hope you'll take a look, 'like' us & invite your friends to do the same! Just click the button on the right side of the menu above!
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
New Online Database Launched
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.
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.
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.