2-1-1

GET HELP WITH 2-1-1

Every hour of every day, hundreds of people need essential human services, but most do not know where to turn for assistance. 2-1-1 allows people to begin to get connected and get answers to their problems.

2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities.

2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling, and more.

2-1-1 provides callers with information about and referrals to human services for every day needs, and in times of crisis.

For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services:

  • Basic Human Needs Resources: 
    • Food banks, clothing, shelters, rent assistance, and utility assistance.
  • Physical and Mental Health Resources: 
    • Medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention, rehabilitation, health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, and children's health insurance programs.
  • Employment Support: 
    • unemployment benefits, financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, and education programs.
  • Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: 
    • home health care, adult day care, congregate meals, respite care, transportation, and homemaker services.
  • Support for Children, Youth, and Families: 
    • quality childcare, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, and protective services.

 

WHY USE 2-1-1

  • One number to call to get information about community services; no more guessing or unnecessary calls.
  • Reduces inappropriate 9-1-1 calls.
  • Ensures that callers are directed to the appropriate agency.
  • Reduces the frustration of making multiple calls.
  • 24-hour service gets you the help you need when you need it.

For more information on 2-1-1 or to register your organization on the 2-1-1 database, click here to visit www.sc211.org.