COMMUNTIY RESOURCES
211 helps connect you to community resources statewide.
Why Call 211?
United Way 211 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that families and individuals in Minnesota can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services. 211 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Community Resource Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek, including food, housing, employment, transportation, health services, eldercare, and other crisis hotlines.
If you or someone you know needs help, DIAL 2-1-1 from any phone, 24/7. Call Toll Free: 1-800-442-8565 Local: 218-326-8565
211 Coverage Areas
211 is United Way’s statewide information and navigation service that helps people find essential resources.
Currently, there are three contact centers across the state with a shared database containing more than 40,000 resources, including Greater Twin Cities United Way, First Call for Help (Grand Rapids, MN), and First Link North Dakota.
Update your listing in the 211 Database
To check your agency’s current 211 profile, simply search for your organizations name in the search bar and click on the organization’s name in the search results. You can contact 211 to make changes to your information listed.
Once each year, your agency will be contacted by 211 for formal updates. In between annual updates, please let 211 know of changes to your service offerings, address, hours, etc, to ensure the most accurate information is shared with community members, increasing the likelihood of a successful match between need and resource, and minimizing frustration for your agency and clients alike.