“United Way supports 211, a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resources they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”
The Federal Communications Commission designated 211 as a community resource and linkage to community-based organizations and government agencies. The line is accessible to portions of every state, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, although not all areas have access to the line. In fact, if you call 211 (or the equivalent local phone number, which can be looked up online for your area), you may access all of the information in this guide, and much more directly from your community’s available resources.
Find your local 211 online by inputting your zip code or city and state. Once you find your local 211, often there are ways to call, email, and text helpful professionals for resource navigation support.