
2-1-1 is a free, easy-to-remember telephone number that connects local residents in need with health and human services.
Services include basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, childcare, opportunities to volunteer or donate, physical and mental health resources, health insurance assistance, employment, support for seniors and persons with disabilities, assistance for immigrants and more!


A goal of United Way's across the nation is to make 2-1-1 available to everyone. In the last two years, United Way of the Wine Country has brought 2-1-1 to Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Our goal is to have 2-1-1 available to Del Norte, Humboldt and Lake Counties by 2011.
Current Information on State and National 2-1-1 Legislation:
The Calling for 2-1-1 Act (S. 211/H.R. 211) would authorize a $700 million matching- grant program over six years to ensure that every American has access to 2-1-1, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From database and call center development, to call-specialist training and crisis preparedness planning, this money would ensure that every American could cut through the red tape of the health and human services delivery system and easily find the help they need.
On Friday February 19, 2010, AB 2737 sponsored by 2-1-1 California and authored by Assembly member Marty Block (D-San Diego) was introduced into the state legislature. AB 2737 authorizes the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) to appoint a 2-1-1 lead entity so that California can receive federal funds once H.R.211 or S.211 passes and is authorized.
As of March 10th, calls, emails and Hill Day visits have helped move 17 House Members and 1 Senator to consponsor the "Calling for 2-1-1 Act." Altogether, there are now 218 House cosponsors and 57 Senate cosponsors, but we still need two more House cosponsors to get the bill considered for a floor vote. With your help there is an opportunity to get the bill considered for funding this year instead of waiting another year. Please show your support of 2-1-1 by clicking on the "acting now" link below.
Show your support of current 2-1-1 legislation by acting now!
