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What is 2-1-1?
2-1-1 is an easy to
remember telephone number that connects people with important
community services and volunteer opportunities.
Every hour of every
day, someone in the United States needs essential services - from
finding an after-school program to obtaining assistance for a
child or an aging parent. Faced with the growing number of
agencies and help-lines, people in need of assistance often
don’t know where to turn. In many cases, individuals are unable
to find help because they do not know where to start or who to
contact. U.P. 2-1-1 opens the door by providing easy access to
needed information and assistance.
Benefits of 2-1-1
- Free
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Comprehensive
- Talk to
a “live” person
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Confidential
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Accessible 24/7 - available 365 days a year
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Community-Based-Information collected and updated on a
timely basis
- Trained,
Certified Information and Referral Specialists that will
assess your situation, help you find answers to your
questions, and provide you with options and any information
you may need!
U.P. 2-1-1
2-1-1 is available
to all residents of the Upper Peninsula. Cell phone,
payphone, and rotary phone users
can dial 1-800-338-1119.
2-1-1 provides information and
assistance on:
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Long-Term Care Options
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Disability Resources
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Food, Housing & Clothing
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Children’s Services/Daycare
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Rent/Utility Assistance
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Support Groups
- Teen
Pregnancy
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Transportation
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Prescription Assistance
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Employment
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Senior and Caregiver Services
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Public Health Services
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Volunteer Opportunities
Our Mission
To provide easy accessible,
responsive and professional information and assistance
to Upper Peninsula citizens and families in need.
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