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Serving 5 counties and covering 1.5 million people in Ohio, the United Way 2-1-1 Help Center provides free and confidential 24-hour access to a compassionate professional who will review your options for help, develop a plan and act as your advocate if you are faced with barriers to service. Simply dial 2-1-1 or chat with us for assistance. Se habla Espanol.
Learn About United Way 2-1-1
2-1-1 is your link to essential community resources. Take three minutes to learn about this service from our trained professionals and clients.
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Donations and Volunteering
Opportunities for individuals to volunteer time or provide goods and materials to community agencies...
Education, Recreation and The Arts
Services and programs that help people gain access to education, sports, and other cultural and arti...
Employment and Income Support
Resources to assist with finding, obtaining and maintaining employment, as well as services related ...
Family Support and Parenting
Resources for those seeking parenting or caregiving assistance, or other supports for the day-to-day...
Food, Clothing and Household Items
Services that provide access to food, clothing, diapers and other basic household items.
Health Care
Resources to help people achieve and maintain physical well-being and health.
Housing and Utilities
Resources for finding and maintaining housing and utility service.
Legal Services and Financial Management
Resources to help understand legal processes and protect legal rights, manage income taxes, credit a...
Mental Health and Counseling
Resources to help people maintain mental and emotional wellness.
Municipal and Community Services
Local, state and federal government offices and non-government services targeted at improving entire...
Substance Abuse and Other Addictions
Resources for those who are engaged in addictive behaviors who are seeking help for their disease, o...
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150,000
In 2021, Community Resource Navigation Specialists addressed more than 150,000 needs from the community
97%
97% of surveyed callers said they would contact 2-1-1 again if they needed assistance
40,000
In 2021, 2-1-1’s Community Resource Content Specialists made about 40,000 updates to the community resource information provided to our clients
