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Your pledge gives teens a chance. Almost 380 youth chose to successfully complete an educational program provided by a United Way agency instead of entering a juvenile justice facility.

2-1-1

2-1-1 2-1-1 is a fast, free and confidential way to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

It's available throughout the state of Missouri and to Illinois residents of St. Clair, Clinton, Randolph, Monroe, Madison, Jersey, Greene, Calhoun or Macoupin counties. Three-digit dialing is available from all landlines in these areas, as well as AT&T/Cingular cell phones. Other cell phone companies are being added. You can also reach the 2-1-1 call center by dialing (800) 427-4626.

You can also access our database and find more information at www.211missouri.org or www.211southwestillinois.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

 Physical and Mental Health Resources

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Pre-natal care
  • Crisis intervention
  • Support groups
  • Counseling
  • Alcohol and drug rehabilitation

 Work Initiatives

  • Educational and vocational training programs
  • English as a second language classes
  • Job training
  • General Educational Development (GED) preparation
  • Financial and transportation assistance

 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

 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

 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

The United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois.
More than one million people in our bi-state community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods.