2-1-1

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.

2-1-1 is your link to more than 1,500 Health & Human service programs in Medina County. Information specialist will help you find the assistance you need from agencies that provide:

Basic Human Needs Resource: Food banks, food stamps, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance, prescription drug assistance, etc.
Physical and Mental Health Resources: Health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation, anger management, etc.
Employment Supports: Financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs, etc.
Support for seniors and people with disabilities: Adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services, etc.
Support for Children, Youth and Families: Childcare, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services, domestic violence support, adoption programs, parenting classes, etc.
Volunteer Opportunities and Donations: Find agencies that could use your volunteer services or donations
Natural Disasters & Crisis Situations: Up-to-the-minute information will be available regarding crisis situations taking place in Medina County.

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.