2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects individuals with resources in their community. With approximately 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, plus scores of government agencies, finding help can be confusing and intimidating. People who want to give help often do not know where to begin. 2-1-1 centers are staffed by trained specialists who quickly assess the callers’ needs and refer them to the help they seek.

It’s simple to remember, accessible to everyone at no cost, available 24/7, with multilingual capabilities.

Here in Kern County, Community Action Partnership of Kern is the 2-1-1 provider. United Way of Kern County currently provides $100,000 per year in funding for the effort.

2-1-1 enables people to get help or give help. 2-1-1 offers information on a broad range of services, including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, financial literacy, and job training programs.

Trial By Fire: (PDF)
How 2-1-1’s Regional Response to the
2007 Southern California Wildfires
Underscored the Need for a Statewide Network

Local 211 website
The National 211 website