Connecting People With Community Resources
What is 211info? Listen to this three minute story from David Nogueras of Oregon Public Broadcasting to find out.
Communities are healthier when people can quickly and easily access public, nonprofit and faith-based structures. The nonprofit 211info is like an air traffic controller directing families and individuals to services that can help with personal or community struggles.
Whether you’re in Oregon or Southwest Washington looking for affordable housing, health care, food assistance or clinics, dial 211 or visit 211info.org to get connected to the nonprofit and public services you need.
Dial 211: Free, Confidential and Live
We're masters of the second question. 211info receives more than 120,000 phone calls a year. Similar to 911, 211 is available from most phones for free. Callers gain an understanding of resource offerings that fit a full spectrum of needs. Phone hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6pm.
Search the Community Information Database
Our community information database gives the public access to the same comprehensive and up-to-date community resources our staff utilize. The searchable database contains 4,500 programs across 1,200 areas of need. And service providers are able to update their records online for better accuracy.
Community Resource Blog
Our blog is the go-to place for the latest health and social services news and events from across the region. Geared toward service providers, we post in-depth analysis, breaking information, and useful ideas about navigating the variety of community resources.
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Mission
211info connects the people of Oregon and Southwest Washington with the community resources they need.
History
In 2004, national momentum behind a single, easy-to-remember phone number that would connect people to health and community services brought 211info to the Portland metro area. 211info provides information about community services for eleven counties in Oregon covering more than 75% of the state’s population.
211info also works with the Washington Information Network 211 to serve two counties in Southwest Washington.
211info, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been in operation since 1980. With decades of crisis and call center experience, 211info leverages its technical and program expertise to provide core infrastructure for the Oregon 211 Network.
Our goal is to bring 211 service to every Oregonian by 2013.
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If you are trying to dial 211 but are having technical issues, please read this 211info FAQ.
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