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Recently a 211 NWFL Specialist fielded a call from a single mother in a rural county – rural as in less than 20,000 inhabitants and, consequently, limited resources. The single mother was calling 211 because the pastor of her church suggested 211 may be of assistance as the single mother was facing a situational crisis in paying her rent.
Google is a wonderful tool, but it is just that – a tool.
When you call 211 Northwest Florida (211 NWFL), you connect to a live human being. A live human being who is compassionate has access to an up-to-date and vetted resource database plus a human being can problem solve, something Google cannot.
Avalon “Mal” Mallory is a strong supporter of suicide awareness and prevention. In both their personal and professional life, Mal has dedicated themselves to working with people in mental health crises.
Avalon “Mal” Mallory is a strong supporter of suicide awareness and prevention. In both their personal and professional life, Mal has dedicated themselves to working with people in mental health crises.
Passion makes a difference! And it is this passion that brought Greg Ammon to the Florida Veteran Support Line.
On December 23rd, a senior citizen contacted 211 Northwest Florida in desperation.
"I have given to food banks and other charities in the past, and now I find myself in need," Helen said. "It is hard to ask for help, but I must do what I can to keep food on the table for my daughter and me."
Rebecca arrived in Pensacola with everything she could fit in her car. A veteran and a single mother of two, she was fleeing a domestic abuse situation in another state.
Rebecca called United Way of West Florida’s Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL). She told the Care Coordinator she was down to two packets of Ramen noodles. That was all her family had to eat for the next week as they waited for their food stamps to become available.