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What Do You Need Help With Today?

  • Rent & Shelter
  • Utility Assistance
  • Health & Mental Health
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Employment & Training
  • Financial Coaching
  • Childcare & After-School
  • Transportation
  • Tax & Legal Service
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Disability Resources
  • Veteran Services

 

211 Kane and Kendall2-1-1: Free, Confidential Support 

2-1-1 is a free, and confidential information and referral helpline that connects millions of people each year to the help they need within their local community. Job loss, illness, rent trouble, or a natural disaster—no matter the challenge, 211 is a reliable resource for everyone.

 

We're Here When You Need Us

Real People, Real Solutions

  • 211 is available 24/7/365. That’s every day, every hour, every minute of the year.
     
  • Trained Specialists: You’ll talk to a real person—a trained, expert specialist who answers the call, helps identify the root causes of your problem, and connects you to local resources.
     
  • Translation service is available in 180 languages, making the service available to millions more people than would otherwise have access to it.
     
  • You can call to find volunteer opportunities in your area. The holidays are an especially good time to check, as 211 often has a long list of local organizations and families that need help.
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211 Changes Lives - lives like Paula’s. Racked by severe daily headaches due to poor eyesight, Paula didn’t have vision insurance to address the problem. When she called 211, a specialist there connected her to a nonprofit that paid for her eye exam and glasses. Now, Paula is pain-free and seeing clearly.

“I can’t say enough about how nice they are at 211, They are so kind.” -Paula

 


More Numbers to Call For Help

9-1-1
Call 9-1-1 for emergencies
3-1-1
Call 3-1-1 for municipal or local government services
9-8-8
Call 9-8-8 for the suicide & crisis lifeline