211: Get Connected. Get Help.

211 Get Connected Get Help HELP STARTS HERE.

 

No one should face a crisis alone. 211 is an easy-to-remember, non-emergency telephone number provided by United Way of Greater McHenry County that connects people with the help they need. It saves time and frustration through highly trained specialists who match people to the right agency based on their needs. The 24-hour, 365-day-a-year helpline makes it easy to navigate the maze of human service providers and helplines. All calls and texts are anonymous and confidential. Dial 211 or text your zipcode to 898 211 to get help. The 211 helpline is available in English and Spanish. 

Trusted specialists can help you find help for many things like:

  • Food and shelter
  • Counseling and mental health services
  • Income and employment support
  • Help for the elderly and people with disabilities
  • Resources for children and families
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Veterans
  • Re-entry
  • Human Trafficking
  • Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation
  • Disaster Recovery