211 Info

2-1-1 is the three digit number set aside by the federal Communications Commission (FCC) in July 2000 for the sole purpose of providing health and human service information and referral (I&R). Similar to 911 for emergency services and 411 for directory assistance, 2-1-1 is the three digit number to dial for health and human service information and referral.

211info can provide referrals to these types of services: Basic Human Needs Resources; Medical and Mental Health Resources; Employment Support; Support for People with Special Needs; and Support for Children, Youth and Families.

From your office or cell phone, or if 2-1-1 is not yet available in your area, you can also dial:

Multnomah and Washington County

503-222-5555

Clackamas County

503-655-8861

Clark County

360-694-8899

Cowlitz, Skamania and Wahkiakum Counties

1-877-501-0252

Service Area: Multnomah

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Information and Referral

211info can provide referrals to these types of services:Basic Human Needs Resources: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance Medical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal and child healthcare, community health clinics, mental health crisis services, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and recovery Employment Support: job training and placement programs Support for People with Special Needs: services for persons with disabilities, culturally-specific services, persons experiencing homelessness Support for Children, Youth and Families: childcare, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers and counseling, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services