What is 211?
211 is an easy to remember phone number that connects you to information and resource providers in your area. Best of all, it's FREE!
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Dial 211
- Available 24/7, 365 days a year
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Text your ZIP CODE to 898-211
Available Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Access the 211 Online Database here.
Access community resources from your computer, phone, or device 24/7.
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INFORMATION:
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Simple requests for information like phone numbers, addresses, hours of operation, etc.
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REFERRALS:
211 staff will assess your needs to connect you to appropriate, available services
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ADVOCACY:
211 can communicate on behalf of callers to ensure that they receive services
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CRISIS:
211 specialists can help de-escalate crisis situations and provide warm connections to crisis counselors
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LANGUAGE TRANSLATION CALLS:
Non-English speakers can be helped using telephone translators, available for more than 150 languages