2-1-1 Alabama

What is 2-1-1 Connects Alabama?

Are you facing difficult times and don’t know where to turn? Are you looking for help with everyday needs? Are you wanting to volunteer? Dialing 2-1-1 is your first step. 2-1-1 is a free, easy to remember number to dial for information about health and human service organizations in your community. By dialing 2-1-1, information is much easier to find.

At 2-1-1 Connects Alabama , you will speak with a real person every time. Call Specialists will assess your needs, help to problem solve and refer you to community-based organizations, government programs, support groups, and other local resources that can help. 2-1-1 Connects Alabama is:

• A local call from anywhere in Alabama.
• Confidential telephone assistance.
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Access for persons who have special needs.
• Accurate information about community resources in Alabama.

What kind of services can you refer me to?

2-1-1 Connects Alabama provides all people in Alabama with free access to community resources through information and referral (I&R). This access includes personal assistance by telephone and online through a searchable database of services (here) , including the following:

• Child Care Resource and Referral
• Clothing and Thrift Shops
• Consumer Services
• Crisis Services
• Discrimination Assistance
• Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
• Education—GED Instruction, Computer Classes
• Employment Services
• Food Shelves and Nutrition Programs
• Health Care Services
• Alcohol and Drug Programs
• Housing—Homeless Prevention, Shelter, Tenants’ Rights
• Independent Living Services
• Legal Assistance
• Mental Health Care and Counseling
• Mentoring
• Military, Family and Community Network
• Parenting Programs
• Senior Information & Assistance
• Stop Smoking Programs
• Support Groups
• Transportation
• Youth and Family Services
• Veteran Services
• Volunteering
• Wellness Programs
• And More...

Just dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-421-1266