Mass 2-1-1

Everyday, someone shomewhere in Massachusetts needs to find essential community services - an afterschool program, a foodbank, or where to secre care for an aging parent.  Many face these challenges and do not always know wherer to turn for help.

The solution is to dial 2-1-1.
Free - Confidential - Multilingual/ TTY
24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week

  • 2-1-1 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system by saving that vital resource for emergency situations.
  • 2-1-1 is an easy to remember number that connects callers to information about health and human services that are available in their community.
  • 2-1-1 serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, non-profit organizations, support groups, volunteer programs, and other resources.

Call 2-1-1 for:

  • Counseling                                      
  • Emergency Shelter, Food and Clothing                    
  • Child Care / Heatlh Care
  • Substance Abuse Programs                
  • Senior Services / Elder Care                                    
  • Financial Assistance
  • Disablility Services                            
  • Volunteer Opportunities                                         
  • Legal Assistance
  • Mentoring Opportunities                 
  • Donating Food, Clothing, Etc

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