ABOUT 2-1-1
For every day needs and in times of disaster, 2-1-1 connects people to resources they need.
Trained, caring professionals help answer questions such as:
Where can I go to find shelter?
Where can my friend find drug treatment?
Who can help my sister get counseling for depression?
Who can you turn to for help when an emergency disrupts public services?
Is there an after-school program in my neighborhood?
Can my elderly mother get in-home support?
Where can I find out about volunteer opportunities?
2-1-1 is a simple, easy to remember number that offers a “front door” to health and human service resource information, for those looking for help, or hoping to give help.The service is free, confidential and available statewide.
GET CONNECTED -
CALL 2-1-1 OR GO ONLINE
By calling 2-1-1 anywhere in the state, you can reach a Referral Specialist who has access to information on services in your area and the larger statewide system database. The database contains over 8,200 health and human service providers to help meet your needs. To access the statewide database, visit www.win211.org. For phones that aren’t programmed for 2-1-1, you can dial toll free 1-866-904-9060.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For additional information on Eastern Washington 2-1-1, contact Jan Dobbs at Spokane Mental Health at (509) 363-2778 , jdobbs@smhca.org, or Janice Marich, Spokane County United Way, (509) 838-6581 x 104, janicem@unitedwayspokane.org.