Get Connected: 211

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211 is a vital service that connects hundreds of Central Florida residents to help every year.

Everyone should thrive—not just survive. Call 211 to connect to help for health care, housing, food, childcare and more.

United Way’s 211 is the most comprehensive source of human and social services information in the country. Our teams of compassionate, highly trained specialists are available 24/7 to connect you with the best services available in Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. United Way’s 211 provides information about:

  • supplemental food & nutrition programs
  • clothing, shelter & housing options
  • financial assistance
  • emergency information & natural disaster relief
  • health care services
  • child, adolescent & adult mental health services
  • support groups for individuals with mental illnesses & special needs
  • a safe, confidential path out of physical or emotional domestic abuse
  • adult, child, family & elder services
  • services for individuals with disabilities

Access 211

Online resources: Click here

Phone: 888-370-7188

Email: uw211help@gmail.com

Text: text your zip code to 898-211

Online Chat: Click here to begin the online chat

Print Resources (English & Español)

Click to print a 211 handout (available in English or Spanish)
Page 1 is the English version, for the Spanish version scroll down to page 2.

Haga clic para imprimir una tarjeta de palma de 211, ya sea en inglés o en español.
Página 1 es la versión en Español desplácese hasta la página 2.

Natural Disaster Resources

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

Remember to be prepared for potential tropical storms and hurricanes! From mid-August to mid-October tropical activity spikes, accounting for 87% of category 1 & 2 hurricanes and 96% of category 3, 4 & 5 hurricanes (NOAA).

FamilyWize

FamilyWize, a longtime partner of 2-1-1 and United Way, provides individuals with access to more affordable prescriptions through their savings card.