Dial 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more

211 is a simple, easy-to-remember number to call when you need help or access to human services.

2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.   Learn more about your local 2-1-1 by looking it up here.

It is a free 24-hour service so you get the help you need when you need it. *

It will immediately forward you to the local 211 center, which will then direct your call to the appropriate agency when you need:

• Information about human service agencies
• Food and shelter providers
• Child care resources
• Special services for seniors
• Volunteer opportunities
• County and city information
• … plus much more!

Why is 211 good for Ohio?

One number to call to get information about community services: no more guessing or unnecessary calls.

• Reduces inappropriate 911 calls.
• Ensures that callers are directed to the appropriate agency.
• Reduces the frustration of making multiple calls.
• 24-hour service gets you the help you need when you need it.

*Some businesses and institutions have chosen to "block" the dialing of three-digit (N11) numbers other than 9-1-1 by their employees/customers.  As a result, people dialing 211 from some businesses may not yet be able to gain access to the 211 service center.  Ohio AIRS/211 Ohio Collaborative are working to resolve these limitations as soon as feasibly possible.