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Get Help—Give Help—Dial 211

The 211 Advantage

Have you ever wondered how to find community service when you or someone

you know needs help? You can get information and referrals to thousands of programs, delivered by hundreds of agencies in the Edmonton area including those that can help with:

Addictions	Youth	Medical Concerns
Education	Food	Immigrant Services
Mental Health	Donations	Lots more! Just ask us!

"I am 16 years old and I just found out I'm pregnant. My mom says I can't live at home any more ..."

"I can get social assistance, but not for a week. I'm out of food now ..."

 

When you want to reach out and help by volunteering or donating, where do you turn?

 

Now there’s help as close as your telephone and as easy as dialing 211.

• 211 is an easy to remember 3 digit telephone number that connects you to human services, community programs, and volunteer information.
• 211 services are free, and calls are confidential.
• 211 is an important first step in preventing problems from escalating, and it is always there when needed – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• 211 Information and Referral Specialists are trained to assist callers in a professional and courteous manner.
• 211 services are available outside of the City of Edmonton by dialing
  482-INFO (4636).
• 211 services are available for the hearing-impaired through our TTY line 482-7273
• 211 is a joint community initiative of The Support Network, The City of Edmonton, The Government of Alberta – Children’s Services, and the United Way of The Alberta Capital Region.

Online database www.InformEdmonton.com

 

Check out our Hot Topics and Frequently Asked Questions pages.

 

Established in 1962 as the Community Service Referral Line, 211 continues to be an invaluable resource for Edmontonians in need of information on where to get the help they need.