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What is 211?
You know to dial 911 in an emergency or 411 for information. But do you know about 211, a service for people needing help? With 211, you can easily find information and referrals on everything from crisis intervention and counseling to job training, educational programs and child care.
In 2008, 211 provided referrals to 40,984 individuals. The most requested services were:
Simply dial 211 Monday - Friday from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. The service is confidential, toll-free statewide and multilingual assistance is available. Or visit www.auw211.org to search our online database.
Who calls 211?
211 is for everyone! Most people call seeking information or assistance for themselves, a friend or a family member.
What can 211 help me find?
Specialists search a database of over 4,000 government and nonprofit services and programs to find the answers you need, including:
Basic needs (food, shelther, clothing) Child care and educational services Children's health insurance Consumer complaints Crisis intervention Disability services Donation information Domestic violence support programs Elderly care services Family counseling Financial assistance Government programs Healthcare Legal assistance Mental health services Parenting programs Substance abuse treatment Suicide prevention Transportation Veteran's services Volunteer information And much more!
How do I update or add information to 211?
To update or add resource information to 211, please click here.