United Way 211 Day is celebrated on February 11th to raise awareness of the 211 service and the resources it provides. 211 is a free and confidential service that connects people to a trained local operator who can share area resources and services, including:
- Crisis and emergency counseling
- Disaster assistance
- Food
- Health care and insurance
- Stable housing and utility assistance
- Employment services
- Veteran services
- Childcare and family services
If you need help or know someone who does, 211 is available 24/7 in over 180 languages. You can call 211 from your cell phone or landline anywhere in United States and parts of Canada. If you can't reach 211, you can call 877-947-2211 or text your zip code.
