You are not alone. Every day, hundreds of people across our Tri County region of Desoto, Manatee and Sarasota Counties turn to 2-1-1 for information and support—for financial assistance, health programs, crisis support and more.
You can access 2-1-1 by phone, email, chat or text (just text your zip code to 898-211). Reaching out will get you connected to a multilingual 2-1-1 specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations providing critical services to improve and save lives.
211 provides unmatched, critical services- Free and confidential assistance
211 provides expert help – No matter the situation, 211 Specialists listen, identify underlying problems, tackle root causes, and connect people to community resources and services.
211 meets real needs in real time – In 2018 alone, 211’s in the US answered more than 11 million calls and almost 1 million texts, chats and emails helping millions with life changing support.
Herald-Tribune: A year into pandemic, an unprecedented number are calling 211 for help in Sarasota-Manatee
211 provides expert, caring help, and meets real needs in real time. https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2021/03/22/rent-utility-assistance-covid-19-vaccine-info-top-211-requests/6887065002/
Today, on National 2.1.1. Day, we recognize the importance of 2.1.1. systems and their ability to link Americans to free, multilingual and confidential information and critical human-services. During this pandemic, the 2.1.1. system is needed more than ever.
