• Shared Services Network of Indian River County has joined with the Roundtables of Okeechobee, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties in establishing a four county Shared Services Alliance of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast. This forum will address mental health issues in District 15, as well as initiating a system of Community Based-Care.
• Shared Services Network has taken a lead roll in the Victim Rights Coalition of Indian River Co. including numerous community events during the month of April.
• Shared Services is active with the Domestic Violence Coalition of Indian River Co. by co-sponsoring the Family Fun Day in October for the purpose of furthering awareness of domestic violence and the services available in our county.
• An Agency Showcase was offered to the teachers, administrators and community to heighten awareness of services to families and children. Approximately 300 people attended this event.
• Agencies and departments are highlighted at Implementation Committee meetings allowing members to become familiar with services and the potential for future collaboration.
• Often meetings are held at member agencies allowing better collaboration and general familiarity.
• Software programs dealing with the technological sharing of information for services within the county have been reviewed throughout the past two years.
• Letters of Support for various grants have come from the Shared Services Network such as a 21st Century Grant for the development of a South County After School Program, and the Elementary School Counseling Grant.
• Grant opportunities and related information is shared at each meeting with the assistance of the SSN State Technical Assistance Office, in connection with the University of South Florida.
• Support to members is offered in the areas of grant writing, technology and promotion of services and events.
• Ongoing information is shared to all members regarding new initiatives on Community Based Care.

Outreach

• Shared Services Network Facilitator has served on the following committees:
  • Executive Committee of the Shared Services Alliance of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast
  • G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital Community Discharge Planning Committee/SSN Alliance of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast
  • Community Outcomes Committee/SSN Alliance of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast
  • Children's Services Advisory Committee/Grant Needs Assessment
    Sub-Committee
  • Victim Rights Coalition
  • Domestic Violence Coalition