We know COVID-19 recovery and rebuilding will continue for some time. In mid-July 2021, United Way Worldwide helped launch a 211 public service advertising campaign, aiming to connect more people in need to local available resources through 211. вЂњGuiding Light:вЂќ 211 Public Service Advertising Campaign All of that is an indicatorВ of how vital a strong 211 is to strong, resilientВ communities. And call specialists haveВ fieldedВ a 150% increase in connections to food programs. TheВ 211 networkВ made 27.8 million connections to critical services and helpВ last year,В up nearly 100% from 2019. Whether itвЂ™sВ providingВ reliableВ informationВ about the pandemic, testingВ or vaccination sites, or helping people stay in their homes, put food on the table and pay bills вЂ“ 211 has been a lifesaver for millions over theВ last 18 months. and Canada, 211 has made a difference during COVID-19. a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuseДЄcross the U.S.support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs.addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs.health care, vaccination and health epidemic information.emergency information and disaster relief.shelter and housing options and utilities assistance.supplemental food and nutrition programs.

A toll-free call to 211 connects you to a community resource specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services.В YouвЂ™ll find information about: 211 can be accessed by phone or computer, at 211.org. The 211В networkВ in the United States responds to more than 20В millionВ requests for helpВ every year.В Most calls, web chats, and text messages are from people looking for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care. Calls to 211 are confidential and can be anonymous. ItвЂ™s powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. 211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country.

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