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2-1-1 is a free community service sponsored by the United Way of Cleveland where you can use to get information about social, health and government resources 24 hours a day, every day.

2-1-1 maintains information on more than 2,000 health and human service agencies. Together, these agencies offer over 10,000 different services. A team of professional, Certified Research Specialists update the listings daily as needed, and all agencies are sent a review packet once a year.

When a call is placed to 211 you will be connected to a professional Information Specialist who will find out what the caller needs and then search for programs that may be able to help. We try to give at least three resources (names of agencies and phone numbers) for each need.

Our database contains detailed information on each program including a description, eligibility, required documents, intake/access method, fees, hours of service and phone numbers. In addition, we have information on the agency, such as its web site, name of the executive director, year organized, travel instructions and other items.

Information provided through 2-1-1 includes such services as:

• Basic needs such as food, clothing, housing and utility assistance.
• Health and mental health resources such as Medicaid, Medicare, community clinics, support groups and counseling
• Work support such as job training and education programs.
• Supports for older adults and persons with disabilities such as adult day care, Meals on Wheels, home health care and transportation.
• Youth and family services such as Head Start, recreation programs, parenting help, child support and custody, mentoring and tutoring …and much more, including agencies that accept your donated items

There is no charge for this service.

Contact Info:

Just dial 211 for assistance

Website:

http://www.211cleveland.org/

Categories:

• All Listings

Other Information:

7 Days/Week

24 Hrs./Day