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Call 2-1-1 In Crisis Or Need hardships, social isolation, self-neglect, illness, victimization children. They are part of “Help Me Grow” which is a
and emotional distress. Elder Crisis Outreach can provide national program designed to identify young children
By Carrie Lavargna supportive counseling, needs assessment, goal setting and from 0 to 8 years who may be at-risk for developmental,
How do you find out plan of action, linkage to community services, suicide behavioral or social challenges. There is no charge to
where to get help when you prevention and advocacy with family or service providers. participate in the 2-1-1 Help Me Grow program and they
need it? Call 2-1-1 for help Elder Crisis Outreach can also set up daily “sunshine” partner with other programs that provide services free,
and information for many reassurance calls to check on the well-being of seniors, low-fee or sliding scale services.
services that are available. the homebound or disabled. This service is provided seven Call 2-1-1 also has a special needs helpline to assist
This service is operated by days a week between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is available families with support, answers and resources, and their
2-1-1 Palm Beach/Treasure in Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and goal is to alleviate the emotional stress experienced by
Coast, a private nonprofit St. Lucie counties. To receive your daily sunshine call parents and caregivers of children with special needs. They
charitable agency which just dial 2-1-1 and say you are interested in receiving the also provide information on special needs events and have
began in 1981 as a drug sunshine calls. contacts with the Family Care Council of Florida and the
hotline. Florida has the third largest veterans’ population in the programs that provide workshops and training for autism
They quickly expanded into crisis counseling and nation. Call 2-1-1 for information and referral to VA funded and related disabilities.
suicide prevention and now they offer services for elder services and additional community-based services. Call Volunteers are encouraged to contact 2-1-1 to make a
crisis, veterans, and families in need. In the early 2000s, the 2-1-1 provides emotional support by trained professionals. difference.
agency expanded its services into the Treasure Coast, serving Call 2-1-1 if you or someone you know is feeling As a nonprofit organization, Call 2-1-1 Palm Beach/
residents of Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. suicidal or may hurt themselves. By calling 2-1-1 there is Treasure Coast, envisions a community where people in
The FCC has designated 2-1-1 to be the national call someone on the line who cares and has experience helping crisis receive the information and support they need to
number for information and referral purposes. people through difficult situations. You may be talking weather life’s storms.
The mission of 2-1-1 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast with a private therapist, counselor or psychologist who can This column is an overview of the subject matter and
is to connect people to services 24 hours a day by help you calm down by listening to you and then suggest is not intended as legal advice. Carrie Lavargna is an
understanding their individual emotional, financial, and alternatives and methods for relaxation like deep breathing attorney practicing law in Stuart at Lavargna Law, PLLC.
community needs and to support the health and human exercises, writing in a journal, and provide encouragement She is board certified in real estate law by the Florida
service system as a whole. to the caller. Supreme Court and recognized as an Accredited Estate
Call 2-1-1 for Elder Crisis Outreach to have someone Call 2-1-1 also provides help to parents who are Planner by the National Association of Estate Planning
check on a vulnerable adult over 60 years of age that has overwhelmed or worried about the development of their Councils.
overwhelming problems due to grief and loss, financial
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Answer for
Crossword Puzzle Treasure Coast Real Estate Also, the low inventory of existing homes has encouraged

Report developers to create new developments. These new
developments range from affordable to luxury and even
some ocean access homes. As the inventory of new homes
Existing Home Sales Expected To Be Good increases in 2020, there will be more homes for buyers to
The First Half Of 2020 choose from.
By Jim Weix Although the economy is fantastic right now, things
Martin County home like trade wars, politics, and the upcoming presidential
sales in November 2019 and national elections could create issues in the latter part
were up 27 percent over of 2020. Selling now might be the best way of avoiding
November 2018. Sales in any downturns.
December 2019 were up Jim Weix is a Broker Associate with The Keyes
18.3 percent over December, Company. Jim has 24 years of experience selling real estate
2018. The low inventory full time. If you have questions or want the services of an
of existing homes for sale experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941
right now gives sellers or jimweix@jimweix.com.
the advantage. This low
inventory, plus very low
mortgage rates, creates a buyer demand that exceeds supply.
55-plus communities are in high demand as are child-friendly
developments. Buyers with children want to get settled so they
can get their children enrolled before the new school year.
The growing likelihood of a new railroad trestle is also
Andre’s East increasing buyer demand for deep water ocean access homes
west of the railroad tracks. In the last several years waterfront
buyers have been cautious because of the growing possibility
Hairstyling that a high-speed rail service could cause the antiquated
existing railroad trestle to greatly hinder boats from getting
to the ocean.
Florida has experienced many “boom and bust” real estate
markets. Smart sellers take advantage of the “boom” periods.
The first half of 2020, Florida looks good for sellers but the
housing forecast looks weaker towards the end of 2020.

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