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211 Maine
211 Maine is a comprehensive, statewide directory of over 8,000 health and human services available in Maine.
The toll free 211 hotline connects callers to trained call specialists who can help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Finding the answers to health and human services questions and locating resources is as quick and easy as dialing 211, texting your zip code to 898-211 or visiting 211Maine.org.
United Ways of Maine, in collaboration with the Opportunity Alliance, established 211 Maine as an efficient and effective response to the growing complexities and needs in health, social economic and human services. 211 Maine is part of a national movement to centralize and streamline access to health and human service information and resources.
211 Maine can help with a wide range of needs, including:
Crisis support
211 Maine can provide information and referrals for crisis situations, such as abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and natural disasters
Basic needs
211 Maine can help with food assistance, shelter, transportation, and emergency services
Family services
211 Maine can help with adoption, elder care, child development, and death and burial
Employment
211 Maine can help with job assistance centers, occupational training, and certification programs