CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday, Feb. 11 is National 211 Day, a day set aside to celebrate the 211 Call Center, which serves people in crisis or who need help every hour of every day of the year. By dialing 211, anyone in the Cullman County area can reach a caring and knowledgeable counselor who can help or information about where to access help.
“During a tornado or other disaster, our community leaders tell people to call 211 to find out how to get help or services related to the crisis,” said Becky Goff, executive director of United Way of Cullman County. “What many people don’t know is that our counselors are there every day to support our community with other types of crises or to provide information and referral for troubles they may be facing.” Goff said.
211 is a free and confidential service that helps people find local resources when they are in crisis. United Way of Cullman County supports 211 for Cullman County, providing information on agencies and services across a variety of human services. With a presence in more than 96% of U.S. communities, 211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country.
Each trained specialist is local to his/her community and is equipped to identify the appropriate resources and advocate for those who need support.
“211 makes a difference in the lives of Cullman County residents every year. Do you need help paying a utilities bill, finding housing, buying food, accessing job training, navigating veterans’ services or dealing with an emergency or crisis? Call 211 today’” Goff said.
If you need assistance, call 211 to speak directly about accessing public and private resources. If you are a local organization providing services, please visit https://www.211connectsalabama.org/ to register your programs.
