Assisting people in need by providing information, referral, crisis intervention, and community education.

What is211?

Assisting people in need by providing information, referral, crisis intervention, and community education.

Every hour of every day, someone in our community

needs essential services…

Call 2-1-1 for information, referral, crisis intervention, and community education 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephonenumber that, where available…

connects people with important community resources and information and referral services.

Assisting people in need by providing information, referral, crisis intervention, and community education.

Overview211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast is in its fifth decade of

quality caring service to the community.

People not sure where to turn… 211 Helpline Free, Confidential, 24/7

“We’re here to listen, we’re here to help!”

Assisting people in need by providing information, referral, crisis intervention, and community education.

Types of Service• Information & Referral• Telephone Counseling• Crisis Intervention• Suicide Prevention• Community Education & Outreach

Call 2-1-1 for information, referral, crisis intervention, and community education 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Resources available to: Teens Adults Families Seniors Caregivers Professionals Concerned family & friendsAssisting people in need by providing information, referral, crisis intervention, and community

education.

Assisting people in need by providing information, referral, crisis intervention, and community education.

In Review• 24/7• Serving Palm Beach & Treasure Coast• Help locating community resources• Programs/services for all ages• Confidential• Someone to listen without fear of being

judged

The Indian River Mentor Collaborative Library Resource

What’s on the Website? Upcoming Training Information

Posts on assorted topics

Contact and feedback form

Recordings of previous webinars

The Library of Resources

The Online Library Tips on getting started A section for mentees and their family Community mentor specific material School mentor specific material Reading information, poems, worksheets Math worksheets and other homework help Suggestions on activities Recommendations and information on how to keep your match strong Links to other helpful websites Information on certain special circumstances (low self-esteem)

Family Resource Guide

This resource guide is a laminated fold out that is geared towards families, however anyone interacting with children should get one.

They are available at each agency or at the United Way office.

Or you can view it online at Connected4kids.org

The Flash

The FLASH publishes a weekly newsletter that keeps you current on what’s going on around town, spotlight positive people, include some fun generic postings and provide a venue on the bulletin board the nearly 6,000 FLASH

Subscribers to ask for referrals, help, or ideas. Subscription is free!

If you are interested in attending any of these events go to verobeachflash.com/calendar/ and view the calendar of events that are going on for that week. Click on the arrow following the event to find out more about that event.

LibrariesThere are three libraries that are housed in our community. The library offers many

resources such as: Story Times, writing support, movies, books, computers with internet access, and many other educational and fun things.

Bracket Library772-226-3080

IRSC Mueller Campus

6155 College LaneVero Beach, FL

32966

IRC Main Library772-770-5060

1600 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960

North County Library

772-589-1355

North IRC Library1001 Sebastian Blvd Sebastian, FL 32958

Recreation

Riverside Racquet Tennis Complex (772) 231 – 4787 Tennis at the Riverside Park is open for free play when the pro-shop is closed. Below is the schedule for times that

are free to play. Located in Riverside Park 350 Dahlia Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960

Pocahontas Park and Charles Park are city owned and open to the public for free playPocahontas Park (4 Courts) Charles Park (2 Courts) 15th Street & 24th Avenue 21st Street & 14th Avenue

Gifford Aquatic Center (772) 770-53124895 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32967Gifford Aquatic Center offers a pool, lounge chairs and tables, sprinklers for small children and a

concession stand.  Swimming lessons are also available.

Riverside Children’s Theatre (772) 231-69903250 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963

Vero Beach Theater Guild (772) 562-83002020 San Juan Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32960verobeachtheatreguild.com

MuseumsHeritage Center & Citrus Museum (772) 770-

22632140 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960(Citrus Museum has free admission and free tours)  McLarty Treasure Museum (772)-589-214713180 North A1A, Sebastian Inlet State Park, Vero

Beach, FL Located On A National Historical Landmark Site Of

The 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet Survivors' & Salvaging Camp.

Vero Beach Museum of Art (772) 231-07073001 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963

McKee Botanical Garden (772) 794-0601350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962

Thank You

Page Woodward

772-567-8900 ext. 261836 14th Ave Rm. 201Page.Woodward@211pbtc.org

Jessica Karr

772-770-6000 ext. 1201836 14th Ave Rm. 204

Jessica.Karr@BBBSBigs.org

Visit the Mentor Collaborative Website at: ircmentorcollaborative.org