Mayor’s Message for
Mental Health Awareness Month
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Our Miami-Dade County family made great personal sacrifices to keep this community moving forward through the worst of this pandemic. With the light at the end of the tunnel finally growing brighter, it's more important than ever that we address the long-term impacts of this crisis on our collective wellness – particularly mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a critical moment for a community-wide conversation about mental healthcare and resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue that you have been hesitant to address, please know that you are not alone and help is here. You can call the 211 line for guidance on mental health resources, or head to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Miami Chapter. |
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Hurricane season starts June 1st |
Be sure to plan and prepare ahead of time. Click the button below to visit our website for more information on how to be prepared during hurricane season.
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HAAB Chairperson Jose Diaz and Program Director Natalie Milian swear in board member Armando Rodriguez, appointed by Commissioner Raquel Regalado, District 7. |
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Miami-Dade LGBTQ Advisory Board
Pride Month Exhibit Kickoff
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AAAB discusses AAPI and
Anti-Asian Hate prevention
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The Miami-Dade Asian American Advisory Board discusses Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month & the anti-Asian hate and bias incidents that are happening around the country. The meeting focused on how to be more proactive in creating the change in our community here in Miami. |
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CRB discusses the upcoming Memorial Day weekend celebrations in Miami Beach |
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The Miami-Dade Community Relations Board held its monthly meeting on Miami Beach to discuss plans for Memorial Day Weekend and how the CRB can assist in mitigating any potential police-community tension, as to avoid a repeat of Spring Break 2021. |
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Miami-Dade Goodwill Ambassadors take specialized training in anticipation of Memorial Day weekend celebrations |
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Miami-Dade Goodwill Ambassadors and the City of Miami Beach Police Department partnered together to offer a specialized training to about 200 Miami-Dade County employees scheduled to work in Miami Beach this Memorial Day weekend. This year’s training will cover human trafficking awareness, de-escalation techniques/ALS, and cultural awareness. |
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Commission for Women's Connection Directory is now available. |
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The Miami-Dade Commission for Women's Connection Directory is now available on our website. Learn more by visiting the link below. |
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Disability Rights Florida is doing a statewide survey and is interested in hearing the voice of the community with disabilities and their friends, families and service providers. This is a chance for your voice to be heard! |
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Florida Opens Emergency Rental Assistance Program |
The Florida Department of Children and Families is accepting applications for an emergency rental assistance program to help low-income renters adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money can be used to pay past-due rent and utilities. Applicants must be low-income renters with a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. For information and application instructions, click button below. |
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Miami-Dade County monitoring COVID-19 |
Miami-Dade County officials continue to work with local, state, and federal agencies to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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For more information and updates on COVID-19, visit the following sites:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
or call (305) 614 -2014
Miami-Dade County Updates Regarding Coronavirus:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Testing Locations and Information:
Miami-Dade County #WeCanWeWill public education campaign:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Relief and Assistance:
United Way of Miami-Dade COVID-19 Resource Center:
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Updates:
CDC COVID-19 Information:
Get help paying your light bill:
https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1504204216164378
The Florida Division of Emergency Management COVID-19 information
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Veteran County Communicator appointed to FIU’s School of Communication and Journalism Dean’s Advisory Board |
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Veteran Miami-Dade County Communicator Griselle Marino has been appointed to the Dean’s Advisory Board of Florida International University’s School of Communication and Journalism. She is an alumna and serves as the Communications and Media Director of the Office of Community Advocacy, under the Board of County Commissioners, led by Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz.
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Kate Stuzin is a junior at Miami Palmetto Senior High and will serve as a summer intern for the LGBTQ Advisory Board. She has extensive knowledge in copy editing and social media analytics and is excited to use these skills to help redesign the Board’s social media pages. Through the internship, Kate hopes to make programming and events more accessible to LGBTQ
youth in Miami-Dade County, as well as perform policy research and promote LGBTQ advocacy. Developing strong relationships with her colleagues and members of the community is an essential aspect of her demeanor. In her free time, Kate enjoys playing lacrosse, cooking, and making jewelry.
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Gwyneth Monterroso is a recent graduate of Florida International University. She is the former Social Media Director for the FIU collegiate chapter of UN Women where she worked to further the initiatives of UN Women through public education and student engagement. She is passionate about advancing gender equality and protecting women's rights, civically engaging and empowering her community, and creating an equitable, greener and cleaner Florida for all. |
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COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
BOARD MEETINGS UPDATES
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**There are several vacancies on the following Advisory Boards. If you are interested in serving on one of our boards, contact the respective board Program Director listed below. |
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Chairperson: Sharon Fine
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location: Westchester Regional Library,
9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165
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Chairperson: Monica Interian
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location: TBA
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Chairperson: John Quick, Esq.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Location: TBA
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Chairperson: Miguel A. De Grandy, Esq.
TBA
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Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1 (800) 500-1119 |
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Chairperson: Paul Hunt
Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Location: Miami-Dade County Main Library Auditorium
101 W Flagler Street, Florida 33130
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Miami-Dade County has the largest population in the State of Florida of individuals 60+ years old. With a County population that totals 2.7 million, more than 435,000 of the total population is made up of those 62+. On May 1, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 18-49 creating the Miami-Dade County Elder Affairs Advisory Board. |
Report elder abuse at 1-800-962-2873 |
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Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council (SEDC) |
Chairperson: Dr. Raul Moncarz
Friday, June 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM
Location: Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street, Room 18-3, Miami, FL 33128
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Chairperson: Jose Diaz
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location: TBA
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Chairperson: Aiyana Angeni Gonzalez
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Location: Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables Florida 33134
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Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street Suite 1034
Miami, Florida 33128
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Sincerely,
Laura Morilla, Executive Director
Office of Community Advocacy
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Office of Community Advocacy
| 305.375.5730 | laura.morilla@miamidade.gov | www.miamidade.gov/advocacy/home.asp
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