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2-1-1 connects individuals and families directly to organizations that can help.

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Toll Free: 800-543-7709
Local: 651-291-0211
*NEW*: Text your zip code to 898-211
(Available M-F 8am-7pm)*
24-7 / Confidential / All Languages

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United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need. Whether you are in crisis, or need a little support, we’re here to help.

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About 2-1-1

United Way 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that families and individuals in Minnesota and western Wisconsin (Douglas, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties) can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services. 2-1-1 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Information and Referral Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek.

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Call to speak with one of our highly trained information and referral specialists by phone.

Your call is completely confidential, and we have call menus in English, Spanish, and Hmong.

Call 2-1-1

Toll Free: 800-543-7709
Local: 651-291-0211
*NEW*: Text your zip code to 898-211
(Available M-F 8am-7pm)*
24-7 / Confidential / All Languages

From Our Specialists:

I think it makes a huge difference for people when they know when they call, they can speak with a live person who is here to help.

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