The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine 03/22/2010
Do you know how to find a community service when you or someone you know needs help? Or where do you turn when you want to reach out and help by volunteering or donating? There are thousands of health and human services programs to help people in Idaho. Finding the one you need can be difficult.
The first step in finding help is knowing WHO to call... you know to dial 911 for emergencies... and 411 for directory assistance... and now, you can dial 2-1-1 for bi-lingual help in finding community health and human resources! Dialing 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 can help you locate a variety of health and human services across Idaho. For TTY services, dial 208-332-7205.
On the internet, visit the online Community Resources database for online referrals. Or send email to: careline@dhw.idaho.gov
If you are looking for a 2-1-1 Call Center outside of Idaho, go to www.211.idaho.gov to see if the 2-1-1 service is available in your state.
Quick Facts about the 2-1-1>Idaho CareLine:
- The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine is a free, statewide referral service that provides contact information for community resources and health and human services.
- The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine has contact information for over 3,200 different programs and organizations throughout Idaho.
- Get Help. Give Help. Call for information if you are looking for help or call if you would like to volunteer your help!
- The Idaho CareLine has been in operation since 1991. The Idaho CareLine incorporated the 2-1-1 number in 2002.
- Idaho was the 4th state in the nation to implement the 2-1-1 service statewide. The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine helped over 160,000 people in the year 2005.
- The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine is a division of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
- Website: www.211.idaho.gov
Who uses 2-1-1? Individuals and families; grandparents, parents, and expectant parents; clergy; law enforcement; youth and older adults; teachers; social service providers; child care providers; health care professionals; and many others.
What referrals are provided? Counseling, emergency shelter, early childhood services, elder services, basic needs (food, clothing, etc.), crisis resources, energy assistance, child care, health care, health insurance, consumer help, financial assistance, prenatal and parenting programs, disability services, mental health resources, and much, much more!