What is 211?

Every hour of every day, someone in San Diego County searches for services, from substance abuse treatment to care for a child or aging parent, food, housing or financial assistance. More than 2,000 community agencies provide 5,000 health and human service programs. Finding your way through this maze can seem insurmountable. Where do you start?

With 211, help starts with one little number.

211 Beyond San Diego County

Though only introduced in 1997, 211 dialing already reaches 198 million people across the nation. Well over 65 percent of the country has access to 211. (For more information, see www.211.org.) In California, 18 counties have active 211 dialing service.