Find Help In Your Area – Call 2-1-1

You already know to call 9-1-1 in an emergency to get connected to the police, fire, or ambulance service. But what if you need answers or help and it’s not an emergency? Suppose you need help for an elderly parent, or you need to find affordable daycare for your child so that you don’t miss more work, or you’re having difficulty paying your bills and now you are facing the prospect of having to choose between necessities like food and shelter. You can call 2-1-1 or 1-800-899-1479 to get answers to these and many other questions. By calling
2-1-1, you can speak to an informed and caring information and referral specialist who can put you in touch with health and human service organizations right here in Orange County that can help. The hotline is free, and completely confidential. There is also a translation service utilizing over 150 languages. Let 2-1-1 be your connection for:

• Food
• Clothing
• Shelter
• Legal Services
• Drug Treatment
• Employment Support
• Childcare
• Physical/Mental Health Resources
• Elder Care
• Services For People With Disabilities
• Crisis Intervention
• Much More…

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