News & Info
211 Spotlights Suicide Awareness and Prevention for US Veterans
September 3, 2010-During the month of September, the mental health community is highlighting the need for National and Global Suicide Awareness and Prevention. More...
Take 5 to Save Lives- World Suicide Prevention Day
In the United States alone, a person dies by suicide every 16 minutes. September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, and you can make a difference. More...
How Ready Are Our Children for School?
In Palm Beach County, poor children continue to be at a distinct disadvantage when they enter school. This issue is even more pressing now More...
Habitat for Humanity building its first home ever in the Glades!
This home will be built by the family receiving the house and community volunteers like yourself working under the guidance of Habitat’s professional builders. More...
Look Before You lock Campaign Continues
This year alone, 24 children nationwide have died of heat stroke after being left behind in hot cars. More...
Opportunity for Free Arts and Crafts Materials and Office Supplies
Think Green! Resource Depot is a non profit orgnaization that collects and redistributes safe, reusable materials throughout Palm Beach County. More...
"Putting America Back to Work"
Regain American Jobs comes to the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Tuesday, September 28 and Wednesday, September 29. More...
Food + Books = A Generation of Poverty Broken
Children who live in poverty can lose up to two reading grades in the summer because they lack proper nutrition and appropriate mental stimulation. More...
211 REPORT: Domestic violence calls increasing with bad economy
July 12, 2010—A report released by the 24-hour crisis line, 211, has revealed that calls related to domestic violence have increased 83% during the years of the economic downturn. More...
Over 14 million dollars raised by United Way
June 24-United Way of Palm Beach County recently held its Annual Meeting and Campaign Awards Breakfast which was quite a celebration! Close to 400 corporate supporters, donors, and partner agencies joined the festivities and celebrated the news that More...
The Children's Services Council of Martin County Annual Report Available
The Children's Services Council of Martin County annual report for 2009-2010 has been posted on the website. More...
211 promoted during Larry King Live telethon to support the Gulf Coast
The LKL telethon was held Monday, June 21st, from 8-10 p.m. The purpose of the telethon was to help raise funds for the residents of the Gulf Coast who are affected by the massive oil spill. Viewers were ecouraged to call 2-1-1 if they needed help. More...
211 Awarded 5 Year Re-accreditation
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast has successfully completed a three month process for re-accreditation by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS). More...
211’s website makes it easy to find Haitian Relief Resources
211’s website makes it easy to find Haitian Relief Resources Simply click on the “Haitian Relief Resources” button to connect to relief efforts underway. If you or someone you know is in need of help, or would like to help, dial 2-1-1 or visit www. More...
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast regional responder for BrAIve Helpline
Thanks to BrAIve, Florida is less likely and more prepared to handle incidents as seen at Fort Hood, Texas. More...
211’s Demographic Data Report Now Available
summarizes demographic data and reflects the problems and/or needs of those individuals and families who have contacted 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. More...
MSNBC's Today Show
Featured October 21st 2009 More...
National Certification of 211 Demonstrates Excellence
Ten outstanding 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast staff have been awarded professional national certifications after completing a rigorous certification and examination process. More...
20th Anniversary of 211's Elder Crisis Outreach
211 celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Elder Crisis Outreach, an extension of 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, which has assisted more than 6,000 seniors resolve crisis situations since the program was established. More...
