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.

• SWINE FLU INFO - Swine flu is a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that regularly cause outbreaks in pigs. For more information about swine flu, consult the State of Connecticut Flu Watch web page.

• It's Your Money Too! Some Ways Connecticut Families Can Benefit from the Federal Stimulus Bill - This brief from Connecticut Voices for Children reviews tax provisions including a first-time homebuyer tax credit, recovery rebate tax credit, Making Work Pay tax credit, child tax credit, federal earned income tax credit, and many others. It also explains other provisions that could help families, including increased Pell grants for higher education, funds for job training, expansion of unemployment insurance, COBRA health insurance subsidies, early care and education assistance, and others. >>

• 2-1-1 Barometer: United Way 2-1-1 handled over 160,000 requests for services in 2008 that dealt with issues of financial security, including utility and heating assistance, food, employment assistance, housing, and financial assistance. This information is documented in the latest edition of the 2-1-1 Barometer: Financial Security. This edition reviews Connecticut’s current economic condition, calls to 2-1-1 for financial assistance and United Way programs that are in place to provide help.
  

• Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed - As Connecticut’s unemployment ratecontinues to rise, 2-1-1 is seeing an increase in the number of calls from residents needing referrals for job finding assistance. In 2008, 2-1-1 made over 9,000 referrals related to employment services, an increase of 9 percent over the previous year. 2-1-1 has just 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. There are no income or asset limits to qualify and pre-existing conditions are not a factor in determining eligibility. Premiums will be subsidized for people whose income is below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. 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. Sign up for our e-newsletter and keep up-to-date on issues you care about. Read the April issue.
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