February 11 has been designated as National 211 Day by United Way Worldwide. 211 is a free, confidential phone number that serves as a lifeline for millions across the country each year.
With a single call to 211, people in need receive information and referrals to essential health and human services such as:
• Where to go for food and shelter
• What to do if the utilities are turned off
• Where to get free or low-cost health or dental care
• How to get rent or mortgage assistance
• Where to find job assistance and employment resources
• How to get help with civil legal issues, including eviction
• Where to find services for Veterans
Since the program began 10 years ago, King County 211 has helped more than a million callers and provided almost 3 million referrals to social and health service organizations in our community. Last year alone, King County answered more than 99,000 calls, including 9,214 calls from residents of Kent.
Those who answer 211 assess each caller’s needs and refers them to the agencies best equipped to assist them.
The 211 number is answered from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information, go to 211kingcounty.org.
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