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2-1-1 is an easy to remember FREE telephone number. Dialing 2-1-1 connects the caller to a specialist who can assess the caller's needs and link the caller to the right service/services using a comprehensive database of services, whether federal, state, local government, faith based or non-profit. 

2-1-1 has the capability to link people in need of assistance with various types of services such as:

• Basic Human Needs: food banks, clothing, shelter, rent & utility assistance and more.
  

• Physical & Mental Health: health insurance programs, Medicaid, Medicare, maternal health, children's health insurance plans, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug & alcohol rehabilitaion, victims services and more.

• Employment Support: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance and eduactional programs

• Support for Seniors and People with Disabilities: adult day care, activity centers, Meals on Wheels, home health care, transportation, specialized services and more

• Support for Children, Youth and Their Families: advocacy, empowerment, child care, after school programs, family resource centers, summer camps, recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, and more.
  

• Disaster Aid: Find shelter, food distribution centers, state and federal assistance, volunteer opportunities, emergency financial assistance and more.

Benefits to 2-1-1 Users:

• 2-1-1 is efficient, fast and easy to use
• One call gives you access to resources across your community
• No more wrong numbers means no more wasted time trying to find help
• 2-1-1 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system—reserving the 9-1-1 system for life and death emergencies

How Can  You Help?

• Volunteer your services by calling 2-1-1
• You can support 2-1-1 by participating in your local Wiregrass United Way campaign.

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