What number should you call to apply for Covered California in person here in Stockton? What number do you call when you are looking for a preschool? Which number is the right number for food, shelter, or other community services? Just one number: 211. For medical emergencies you know the number to call by heart right? For resource emergencies: 211.
211 is a hotline that makes it easier find thousands of local services in one place. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers help in over 200 languages. When you call the hotline you will speak to a live person that will provide you with a listing of a variety of resources individualized to your needs. The 211 team is passionate about helping the community and they are incredibly knowledgeable about the services our county offers.
I have referred family, friends, and Facebook neighbors to 211 whenever they share a need. I don't need to know every single resource in my community, I just need to know 211.
