IN211

2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I&R). 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable number that makes critical connections between individuals and families in need and community-based organizations and government agencies. Free and confidential help is available for many needs, including housing, employment, legal aid, counseling and more.

2-1-1 is simply, but powerfully, a telephone number that makes a critical connection between individuals and families in need and apheypropriate community based organizations or government agencies. 
For more information about this national initiative visit http://www.211.org/
For more information and a current list of call centers visit Indiana 211 at http://www.in211.org/

Where is 2-1-1 available?

• Today, 2-1-1 reaches approximately 165 million Americans- over 55% of the population with 190 active 2-1-1 centers in 38 states (including 13 states with 100% coverage) plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
• Indiana 211 Partnership (IN211) is a non-profit Indiana social service organization that is bringing 2-1-1 service to Hoosiers. IN211 and its eight Centers provide 2-1-1 access to residents of 56 counties, or about 70% of Hoosiers. As these Centers expand and other Centers come on-line, 2-1-1 access will spread across the state.

2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services

• 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, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation.
• Employment Supports: financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs.
• Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services.
• Support for Children, Youth and Families: childcare, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services.

Benefits to 2-1-1 Users:

• One call gives you access to resources across your community. 2-1-1 is efficient, fast and easy to use
• No more wrong numbers; no more wasted time trying to find the right resource(s)
• 2-1-1 is a confidential call; most often the name of the caller is not even taken
• 2-1-1 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system; saving that vital community resource for life and death emergencies.
• 24-hour/7 days a week availability; 2-1-1 is always there for you
• 2-1-1 is an easy way to find or give help in your community