JIRS: 211 Maryland

211 Maryland

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2-1-1  is an easy-to-remember, free-to-the-user phone number that links people with the health and human services they need. Currently, the service only works from Verizon based landline phones.

2-1-1 is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in more than 150 languages. 
Covers these areas:
* Basic human needs: food and clothing, shelters, rent and utility assistance. 

* Physical and mental health: health insurance programs for adults and children, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol services. 

* Employment support: job training, transportation, education programs. 

*  Support for older Americans and people with disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, respite care, home health care and transportation services. 

* Support for children, youth and families: childcare, after-school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, mentoring, tutoring and protective services. 

* Volunteer Opportunities and Donations: organizations that rely on help from people 

The launch of 2-1-1 Maryland begins an eight-month pilot period where people in all or part of 11 jurisdictions – Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Worcester, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Prince George’s, Somerset, Washington and Wicomico counties, as well as Baltimore City – will be able to call from Verizon land lines and get instant, free information. During the pilot, United Way will seek additional funding to continue the service.

 

2-1-1 Maryland Pilot Centers are:

Community Crisis Services, Inc., in Hyattsville (Alt# 301-864-7161)

Mental Health Association in Frederick (Alt# 1-800-422-0009),

Life Crisis Center, Inc., in Salisbury (Alt# 410-749-HELP) and

United Way’s First Call for Help in Baltimore (Alt# 1-800-492-0618).

Program Details:

Hours: 24 hours

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Eligibility: Any one can call from a land line in certain areas

Fees: No charge

Service Area: All or part of 11 jurisdictions – Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Worcester, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Prince George’s, Somerset, Washington and Wicomico counties, as well as Baltimore City

Intake Process: Just call

Operating Agency: Independent Organization (Not classified)

This information was last updated on 01/02/2007

This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Jewish Information & Referral Service may not be held liable for misuse of this information.

Hours:	24 hours
Person In Charge:	:
Eligibility:	Any one can call from a land line in certain areas
Fees:	No charge
Service Area:	All or part of 11 jurisdictions – Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Worcester, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Prince George’s, Somerset, Washington and Wicomico counties, as well as Baltimore City
Intake Process:	Just call
Operating Agency:	Independent Organization (Not classified)

Jewish Information and Referral Service