Missouri 2-1-1
Missouri 2-1-1 is an expanded information and referral helpline for health and human services. It now covers more than 9 out of 10 people across the state of Missouri. Partnering with 10 other United Ways, and with funding from the Missouri Foundation for Health, Missouri 2-1-1 will cover all regions of Missouri not already covered by the United Way in Kansas City, Mo.
Dial 2-1-1 to reach our trained referral specialists 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are calling from Illinois or your cell phone, please call toll-free 1-800-427-4626 to reach the 2-1-1 call center.
You can also access our database and find more information at www.211missouri.org. Resources are being added daily; please check back frequently for additional resources.
Why call 2-1-1?
Counseling. Education. Temporary resources. Employment. Volunteering.
There are a hundred reasons to call.
Here's just a short list of ways 2-1-1 can help.
Basic Human Needs
- Food pantries
- Shelters
- Rent
- Utility assistance
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Physical and Mental Health Resources
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Pre-natal care
- Crisis intervention
- Support groups
- Counseling
- Alcohol and drug rehabilitation
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Work Initiatives
- Educational and vocational training programs
- English as a second language classes
- Job training
- General Educational Development (GED) preparation
- Financial and transportation assistance
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Support for Seniors and those with Disabilities
- Agencies on aging
- Centers for independent living
- Adult day care
- Meals at home
- Respite care
- Home health care
- Transportation and recreation
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Support for Children Youth and Families
- After-school programs
- Tutoring
- Mentorship programs
- Family resource centers
- Protective services
- Counseling
- Early childhood learning programs
- Child care referral centers
- Recreation
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Volunteering
- Volunteer centers
- Mentorship opportunities
- Locations to donate food
- Clothing, furniture, computers and other items
- One-time, long-term, permanent, part-time or group volunteering opportunities
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