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211: Help Starts Here
When life gets overwhelming, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
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What is 211?
211 is a free, confidential, 24/7 helpline that connects you to local resources for everyday needs and urgent situations.
Whether you’re facing a challenge or just don’t know where to turn, 211 makes it simple to get help.
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Free and confidential
- Multilingual support available
- Accessible by phone, text, or online
Across the U.S., 211 connects millions of people to help every year and is available to nearly everyone nationwide.
211 Online Resources Available HERE
When Should You Call 211?
Call 211 when you need help with life’s challenges—but it’s not an emergency.
- You’re struggling to pay bills
- You need food, housing, or healthcare
- You’re navigating a difficult situation
- You don’t know where to start
If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Contemplating suicide? Call 988
GET CONNECTED
- Accessible to everyone, at no cost
- All calls are confidential
- Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Multilingual assistance
Get Answers
- Basic Human Needs
Food pantries, clothing, affordable housing, utility assistance - Physical and Mental Health
Medicaid/Medicare, support groups, drug and alcohol intervention - Employment Support
Financial and transportation assistance, job training and employment resources - Support for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities
Meals on Wheels, home health care, homemaker services - Support for Children, Youth and Families
Childcare and parenting resources, youth programs, protective services