Click HERE to Search for Agencies or Services Online What is 2-1-1? Every hour of every day, someone in the United States needs essential services – from finding substance abuse assistance to securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent. Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help lines, people often don’t know where to turn. In many cases, people end up going without these necessary and readily available services because they don’t know where to start. This is where 2-1-1 can help . . . 2-1-1 is a simple, easy-to-remember number to call when you need information regarding human services. It is free, confidential, and available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Information specialists will answer your call and refer you to the most appropriate agencies when you need help or access to health and human services in Medina County. Benefits of 2-1-1 in Medina County • 2-1-1 strengthens the community by uniting the people in Medina County who want to help with those who need help. • One call gives you access to resources throughout Medina County. 2-1-1 is free, confidential, efficient, fast and easy to use. • People looking for assistance often have trouble navigating a complicated web of health and human service programs. Likewise, people who want to help often do not know where to begin. • 2-1-1 is a useful planning tool. Based on aggregate data about the types of calls that the 2-1-1 Center receives, communities are in a better position to anticipate demand for services and mobilize resources to meet changing needs. • 2-1-1 is a critical information system, which is necessary prior to, during and after a community crisis such as an attack, flood, fire, or other local or national tragedy. 2-1-1 responds immediately during times of crisis, to field calls regarding the crisis and to direct callers to services most appropriate for their needs.
Call 2-1-1/First Call for Help 24 Hours a day, EVERYDAY! FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Information & referral to Health and Human services in Medina County 2-1-1 is now available from your cell phone and the internet! To search for heath and human service information on-line, please visit the United Way of Medina County, 2-1-1 First Call for Help www.211medina.org Please remember to dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.