What is 2-1-1

2-1-1 is a free community service administered by the United Way of Connecticut. It is supported by the State of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways. You can call 2-1-1 to get information, or to seek help in a crisis. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Simply dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-203-1234 any time of day or night.

• November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month - According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2009 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and as many as 10 million family caregivers. Call 2-1-1 or click here for resources on Alzheimers.
  

• 2-1-1 Connects Callers to the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) - United Way 2-1-1 is proud to play a key role in HPRP, the new homelessness prevention program. HPRP provides federal stimulus funds to help those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. 2-1-1 has received a portion of that funding to establish a Homeless/Housing unit where trained specialists screen callers for eligibility, refer those who are not eligible to other services, and connect eligible callers directly to HPRP. (more info)
  

• 2-1-1 Barometer: This edition of the 2-1-1 Barometer highlights the latest data on foreclosures and on calls to 2-1-1 for foreclosure assistance as well as United Way and other programs that are in place to provide help. Click here to view current and past editions.
  

• Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed - 2-1-1 has updated its report, Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed which offers many resources to those seeking employment, job training and basic needs services while they are unemployed.
  

• Connecticut’s New Affordable Health Care – The CHARTER OAK HEALTH PLAN is Connecticut’s health insurance plan for adults 19 through 64 years of age. For more information or to get an application, go to www.charteroakhealthplan.com or call 1-877-77-CTOAK (1-877-772-8625).

• 2-1-1 Community Connections eNewsletter - Stay informed about your community. Read the October issue.