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Santa Rosa County proclaims Feb. 11 as 211 Northwest Florida awareness day
Summary
The board proclaimed Feb. 11, 2026, as 211 awareness day and heard a presentation from 211 Northwest Florida on services and call volumes; staff and commissioners praised the program's crisis support and veteran hotline services.
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing Feb. 11, 2026, as Two‑One‑One awareness day and heard remarks from 211 Northwest Florida staff during the Feb. 10 agenda‑review meeting.
Laura Gillum, representing 211 Northwest Florida, described the program's statewide network and local services, noting that the service answered 41,905 calls in 2025 and connected people to health, mental‑health, substance‑use, housing and basic‑needs resources. She also highlighted the program's Florida veterans support line and its integration with the 988 suicide‑prevention coalition.
Commissioners thanked 211 staff for the partnership and noted the value of government funding that supports community nonprofit providers. The board posed for a photo after the proclamation and moved on to the rest of the agenda.
Next step: with the proclamation adopted, 211 Northwest Florida will continue its outreach and local coordination with county services and emergency management.
