2-1-1

2-1-1 Orange County, a nonprofit  501(c)(3) organization, provides a comprehensive information and referral system that links Orange County residents to community health and human services and support.  Designated by the California Public Utilities Commission as the provider of this nationally recognized service, 2-1-1 Orange County makes the system available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the 3,000,000 residents of this community.  Callers seeking assistance dial toll free 2-1-1 and are connected with certified, multi-lingual Information and Referral (I&R) Specialists who utilize a robust database to provide information on services such as:

• Food
• Shelter/Housing Resources
• Prenatal care
• Workforce  development
• Government assistance programs
• Equipment resources for older adults
• Access to health insurance programs, especially for the uninsured or under-insured
• Urgent care, medical, dental and vision services
• Prevention and safety services
• Substance abuse assessment and treatment programs
• Child development assessment services
• Early detection and treatment programs
• Disaster Response, including volunteer screening and charitable contributions options, during natural and manmade emergencies.
• Support group connection
• Parks, recreation & other municipal departments