United Way 211 is the access number for the community. 211 gives the community access  to counseling, job training, help with substance or domestic abuse and more. 211 also assists callers to search volunteer opportunities and ways to donate and assist the organization that makes a difference. It's free, confidential and available in English and Spanish versions 24 hours a day.

Everyone benefits from 211! individuals, families and professionals to community agencies, government and people facing barriers due to language, poverty or personal difficulty. Calling 211 will open doors of information and access to community services.

"2-1-1 must be an essential component of our nation's effort to strengthen homeland security and community involvement," said Brian Gallagher, president & CEO of United Way of America. "It is uniquely positioned to provide public information dissemination and referrals to necessary services. 2-1-1 also connects people who want to give help."