What is 2-1-1?

2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of service:

Basic human needs resource: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance.

Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, Children’s Health Insurance Program, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation.

Employment Supports: financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance and education programs.

Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: adult daycare, Meals on Wheels, home health care and transportation.

Support for Children, Youth and Families: Childcare, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps, recreation programs, mentoring and tutoring.

Volunteer Opportunities and Donations

Benefits to Users

• One call gives you access to resources across your community.
• No more wrong numbers, wasted time or trying to find the right resources.
• 24-hour/7 days a week availability.

Accessing 2-1-1

• Call 2-1-1 on your AT&T cell phone.
• Call 2-1-1 on any land line phone.
• Or call 205-345-7775.