How do you find a community service when you or someone you know needs help? Where do you turn when you want to reach out and help by volunteering or donating? 2-1-1 is a free community service with thousands of health and human services programs to help people in Connecticut.
Looking for child care options? Do you have question about how your child is learning, behaving or developing? Do your children need health insurance? Do you need assistance navigating Connecticut’s managed care system?
United Ways in Connecticut bring people and resources together to address issues their communities face.
Mission
The mission of the United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.
Hurricane Preparedness - Peak hurricane season runs from mid-August to October in Connecticut. As we enter the heart of the season, it's important to remember that 2-1-1 is a source for preparedness information and can assist residents find the resources they need in the aftermath of a storm. To help spread the word, 2-1-1 is partnering with the Department of Public Health's Be Aware. Be Prepared hurricane preparedness campaign. 2-1-1's e-Library also has a new paper on . hurricane and tornado preparedness.
2-1-1 Barometer – Access to Health Care - United Way
2-1-1 connects people everyday to information and resources related to physical and mental health care and substance abuse. Click here to view current and past editions of the 2-1-1 Barometer.
Stay in the Game – United Way of Connecticut is a partner in the effort to raise awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screenings. United Way 2-1-1 has a listing of the colorectal screening sites and program eligibility guidelines. For more information, dial 2-1-1 or click here.
Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed - 2-1-1 has updated its report, Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed which offers many resources to those seeking employment, job training and basic needs services while they are unemployed.
2-1-1 Community Connections eNewsletter - Stay informed about your community.Read the current issue.
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Kinship Care: Are you a family member raising a relative's
child? If you are a grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling or other adult
who is caring full-time for a relative's child, you are providing
kinship care. 2-1-1 has a comprehensive list of kinship
care family resources and services.
