February 11th is the day that United Way’s all across the
country recognize and bring awareness to United Way’s 2-1-1 program. Mayor
Chris Meyer has assisted Marshfield Area United Way with bringing awareness to
the community by officially proclaiming February 11, 2014, as “United Way’s
2-1-1 Day” in Marshfield.
2-1-1 is a free, confidential, easy to remember phone number
that connects people to essential community resources. In addition to
connecting callers to local resources, United Way’s 2-1-1 also tracks caller
needs and uses that information to analyze trends, such as identifying gaps in
services.
In 2013, United Way’s 2-1-1 received over 5000 calls for
information and referrals. Referral specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week to help with information and resources, such as:
• Housing
matters
• Food
• Child
care services
• Family
services
• Health
care
• Substance
abuse treatment
• Veteran’s
services
• Suicide
prevention
• Energy
assistance
• Suicide
prevention
• Job
training
• Senior
services
• Literacy
classes
• And more
For more information, contact United Way’s 2-1-1 by dialing
the three digit number 2-1-1 or by calling 715-384-5565. If you are unable to
reach 2-1-1 due to your telephone or cell phone carrier, a toll-free number is
also available, simply dial 1-877-384-5565. Individuals can also find resources
online at United Way’s 2-1-1 Get Connected. Get Answers. website at
www.getconnected211.org.
Free informational posters and rack cards are available at
the Marshfield Area United Way office. Please contact United Way at
715-384-9992 if you would like a supply of posters and/or rack cards for your
business, office, church, school, etc.
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