2-1-1 is here to help improve the lives of individuals and families through thousands of local resources and our compassionate and understanding staff.

By dialing 2-1-1, you can get access to thousands of resources such as: housing and utility assistance, after school programs and tutoring, medical care and senior care services, and credit counseling and mortgage foreclosure assistance. You can also call 2-1-1 to get connected to volunteer opportunities in your area.

Here are just some of the countless services 2-1-1 can offer you and your family.

2-1-1 helps laid-off workers with job training, housing, food and other needs.

2-1-1 disseminates information during a disease epidemic

2-1-1 provides information on flu shot locations and financial assistance

2-1-1 provides information on evacuation routes during a disaster

2-1-1 has information on state-provided children’s health insurance

2-1-1 helps crime victims deal with the aftermath they face

2-1-1 helps travelers who are stranded due to a disaster or other event

2-1-1 has a translation service to assist callers in over 170 languages

2-1-1’s database has the most current information and assistance available.

2-1-1 actively listens to callers, assessing additional needs not immediately apparent.

2-1-1 sees where there is the most need and is able to target assistance to increase help available.

2-1-1 is a resource for rural and urban populations, providing relevant referrals based on the caller’s location

2-1-1 provides parenting information

2-1-1 provides an outlet for non-emergency calls that come in to 9-1-1, freeing 9-1-1 operators to focus on emergency calls

2-1-1 provides an opportunity to help employee retention and productivity by providing an outlet for them to get help with personal issues.

2-1-1 provides a current inventory of available beds at local homeless shelters

2-1-1 can immediately connect individuals who are contemplating suicide with a crisis counselor

2-1-1 helps reduce waste by replacing costly government-funded 1-800 numbers.

2-1-1 provides one trusted source of information to help eliminate rumor during a disaster or other major event
2-1-1 helps government with public information and education campaigns

2-1-1 provides specialized assistance to individuals with unique needs

2-1-1 is able to coordinate resources among multiple organizations and convene partners across industries and specialties

2-1-1 provides individuals with housing assistance

2-1-1 connects people to volunteer opportunities

2-1-1 assists social workers, case managers, and others with assistance for their clients

2-1-1 helps case managers and their clients find resources to complete court-ordered requirements.

2-1-1 offers childcare information and resources.

2-1-1 is a resource for children in non-emergency situations. Parents should teach their children about the number and its uses.

2-1-1 can help you donate items to local nonprofit organizations.

2-1-1 includes referrals for legal services.

2-1-1 serves as a resource for Employee Assistance Programs.

2-1-1 connects callers to specialized information such as mental health services, HIV/AIDS testing, and information for seniors.

2-1-1 is able to make daily calls to the homebound to monitor their welfare.

2-1-1 tracks community need, which can help determine issues that need government attention.

2-1-1 helps homeless individuals work toward long-term independence.