Anywhere in Texas, anyone can call 2-1-1 for free information and referrals to health and human services agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, disaster relief resources, and volunteer opportunities.
The 2-1-1 helpline in Dallas maintains a comprehensive community resource database of services which provide assistance with health care, employment, educational, legal, housing, counseling, transportation needs, and much more. (www.211texas.org)
2-1-1 Changes Lives
#211ishere4you
2-1-1 Call specialists conduct follow-up calls on a regular basis. A call specialist contacted Gerry to check on his referral to the Department of Rehabilitative Services after his original call. Gerry, an amputee, had not walked in several years.
Read more about Mr. Gerry's journey click here
2-1-1 Disaster Relief
#beparepared
The only time to prepare for a disaster is before it happens. Here are the guidelines for you and your family to implement what could help with the necessary precautions for safety of life before, during and after.
For available resources click: Prepare Now and Do You Know What To Do
Alliance of Information and Referral Systems
#committed2serve
The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems is the professional membership association for community Information and Referral (I&R). AIRS is the driving force behind the delivery of quality I&R services and the sole source for standards, program accreditation and practitioner certification for the I&R sector. Community Council of Greater Dallas has been a proud member of AIRS for over 15 years. www.airs.org
The Texas Affiliate of AIRS is TAIRS, Texas Alliance Of Information and Referral Systems, www.tairs.org
2-1-1 US NATIONAL
#united2serve
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember three-digit phone number that brings people and services together. 2-1-1 US is the entity that brings together the rich diversity of the national 2-1-1 movement. Visit www.211.org
