What is 2-1-1? |
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The Mission2-1-1 Broward is the live, 24-hour comprehensive helpline, providing all people with crisis, health and human services support and connecting them to resources in our community.
2-1-1 Broward: Help Starts HereKnowing where to go is the first step to getting the help you need. EVERY HOUR OF EVERY DAY, SOMEONE IN BROWARD IS SEARCHING FOR HELP OR SERVICES – housing, food, financial assistance, relief from abuse, family issues, depression, childcare, suicide prevention, etc., but navigating the maze of city, state and non-profit agencies can be overwhelming and confusing. Since 1995, 2-1-1 Broward, has been the community’s central point of entry into the health and human services system. Dialing 2-1-1 is an easy way for people who need help to get connected with the community service providers that can help them. The 2-1-1 Broward helpline is available to every individual and family in Broward County. CLICK HERE to visit our online resource database.
Benefits of 2-1-1:
Services offered by 2-1-1:
Who is Using 2-1-1?Whether it is a situation where the caller needs help or wants to offer help, 2-1-1Broward provides every person in the community with a place to turn when they need answers to life challenges, both big and small.
Some examples of 2-1-1 callers:
https://211-broward.org/what-is-2-1-1/
2-1-1 Broward: Help Starts HereKnowing where to go is the first step to getting the help you need. EVERY HOUR OF EVERY DAY, SOMEONE IN BROWARD IS SEARCHING FOR HELP OR SERVICES – housing, food, financial assistance, relief from abuse, family issues, depression, childcare, suicide prevention, etc., but navigating the maze of city, state and non-profit agencies can be overwhelming and confusing. Since 1995, 2-1-1 Broward, has been the community’s central point of entry into the health and human services system. Dialing 2-1-1 is an easy way for people who need help to get connected with the community service providers that can help them. The 2-1-1 Broward helpline is available to every individual and family in Broward County. CLICK HERE to visit our online resource database.
Benefits of 2-1-1:
- Dial an easy three digit number 2-1-1
- Accessible 24/7
- Free, confidential, anonymous
- Available in any language
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Intervention
- Get connected to health & human services
- Every call answered by a trained, degreed helpline counselor
- Advocacy
- Small business owners and Human Resource professionals use helpline as a tool for employees in need
Services offered by 2-1-1:
- Empathetic listening
- Emotional support
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Hotline
- Needs assessment
- Information
- Get connected to health & human services
- Every call is answered by a trained, degreed helpline counselor
- Advocacy
- Online Resource Database
Who is Using 2-1-1?Whether it is a situation where the caller needs help or wants to offer help, 2-1-1Broward provides every person in the community with a place to turn when they need answers to life challenges, both big and small.
Some examples of 2-1-1 callers:
- Employer helping an employee find family services
- Homeless family living in their car
- Family whose child has special needs
- Teen who needs someone to talk to
- Parent looking for a summer/afterschool camp
- Uninsured diabetic person who needs insulin
- Single mom who can’t feed her children
- Senior who lives alone and needs a daily call
- Person helping a friend with substance abuse issue
- Widowed dad who needs child care to keep his job
- Someone depressed and contemplating suicide
- Non-profit worker looking for resources for a client
https://211-broward.org/what-is-2-1-1/
