2-1-1
2-1-1 is a fast, free and confidential way to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It's available throughout the state of Missouri and to Illinois residents of St. Clair, Clinton, Randolph, Monroe, Madison, Jersey, Greene, Calhoun or Macoupin counties. Three-digit dialing is available from all landlines in these areas, as well as AT&T/Cingular cell phones. Other cell phone companies are being added. You can also reach the 2-1-1 call center by dialing (800) 427-4626.
You can also access our database and find more information at www.211missouri.org or www.211southwestillinois.org. Resources are being added daily; please check back frequently for additional resources.
Why call 2-1-1?
Counseling. Education. Temporary resources. Employment. Volunteering.
There are a hundred reasons to call.
Here's just a short list of ways 2-1-1 can help.
Basic Human Needs
- Food pantries
- Shelters
- Rent
- Utility assistance
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Physical and Mental Health Resources
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Pre-natal care
- Crisis intervention
- Support groups
- Counseling
- Alcohol and drug rehabilitation
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Work Initiatives
- Educational and vocational training programs
- English as a second language classes
- Job training
- General Educational Development (GED) preparation
- Financial and transportation assistance
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Support for Seniors and those with Disabilities
- Agencies on aging
- Centers for independent living
- Adult day care
- Meals at home
- Respite care
- Home health care
- Transportation and recreation
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Support for Children Youth and Families
- After-school programs
- Tutoring
- Mentorship programs
- Family resource centers
- Protective services
- Counseling
- Early childhood learning programs
- Child care referral centers
- Recreation
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Volunteering
- Volunteer centers
- Mentorship opportunities
- Locations to donate food
- Clothing, furniture, computers and other items
- One-time, long-term, permanent, part-time or group volunteering opportunities
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