REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  February  6, 2018
CATEGORY:  BOARD MATTERS-2.

SUBJECT:

Proclamation Designating February 2018 as Shasta County 2-1-1 Awareness Month

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Donnell Ewert, Director, Health and Human Services Agency, (530) 225-5899

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Donnell Ewert, Director, Health and Human Services Agency

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt a proclamation which designates February 2018 as “2-1-1 Awareness Month” in Shasta County.

SUMMARY

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DISCUSSION

Since 2011, Shasta County has contracted with the United Way of Northern California (UWNC) for the purpose of administering the 2-1-1 Shasta Information and Referral human services helpline in Shasta County (2-1-1). The 2-1-1 Shasta system is a free and confidential service that answers calls twenty-four hour, seven day a week (24/7), 365 days a year in over 150 languages by trained, live specialists. 2-1-1 offers a comprehensive, up-to-date database of health and human service agencies which connect people to much needed resources for including, but not limited to: addiction, mental health, domestic violence, food, clothing, referrals to health care providers and housing assistance, and veteran’s services. 2-1-1 Shasta is available to all residents of Shasta County regardless of race, color, creed, religion, or sexual orientation. 2-1-1 Shasta is a valuable resource and we encourage all residents to utilize the service.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may choose not to adopt this proclamation.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The County Administrative Office has reviewed the recommendation.

FINANCING

There is no additional County General Fund impact with adoption of this proclamation.