They HELP in these areas....... in case any one is in NEED!
1.) Basic Human Needs Resource:
food banks, clothing, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance.
2.) Physical and Mental Health Resources:
medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention, rehabilitation, health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, children’s health insurance programs.
3.) Employment Support:
unemployment benefits, financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs.
4.) Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities:
home health care, adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, transportation, and homemaker services.
5.) Support for Children, Youth and Families:
Quality childcare, Success by 6, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services.
6.) Volunteer opportunities and donations.
LINK:
http://www.211.org/
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BTW: 2-1-1 reaches approximately 107 million people in 30 states and the District of Columbia.