One number connects you to help
Facing a hard time, looking for everyday help, or wanting to volunteer? Dialing 2-1-1 is your first step — a free, easy-to-remember number for health and human services in your community.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Information is easier to find when you start with 2-1-1
2-1-1 is a free, easy-to-remember number to dial for information about health and human service organizations in your community. By dialing 2-1-1, the help you need is much easier to find — with trained specialists ready to point you in the right direction.
During times of disaster, 2-1-1 also provides incident-specific information in coordination with local emergency services, including road closures and shelters.
For more about United Way, visit unitedwaysofalabama.org. Questions about 2-1-1 itself? Read the FAQ page.
Access to the services that matter most
2-1-1 can help callers reach the following types of services across Alabama.
Basic Human Needs
Food banks, clothing, shelters, rent and utility assistance.
Government Information
City, county and state services — pointed to the right office.
Health & Mental Health
Insurance programs, maternal health, crisis lines, counseling, recovery.
Employment Support
Financial help, job training, transportation, education programs.
Older Adults & Disabilities
Adult day care, Meals on Wheels, respite, home health, transportation.
Children, Youth & Families
Child care, after-school, Head Start, mentoring, tutoring, protective services.
Volunteering & Donations
Community involvement, volunteer centers and disaster relief.
Military & Family Support
Programs for veterans and families, counseling and community resources.
Groups & Civic Clubs
Hobby groups and service clubs united by interest or common cause.
Ready when you are
Trained, professional specialists — bilingual support and translation in over 150 languages.