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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.11.22 Board Correspondence - FW_ February 11th is National 211 Day! From:Paulsen, Shaina To:BOS Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: February 11th is National 211 Day! Date:Friday, February 11, 2022 2:48:51 PM Please see Board Correspondence. Shaina Paulsen Associate Clerk of The Board Butte County Administration 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 T: 530.552.3304 | F: 530.538.7120 From: Help Central Butte 2-1-1 Community Resource Information <helpcentral@ncen.org> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2022 2:23 PM To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net> Subject: February 11th is National 211 Day! ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening .. attachments, clicking on links, or replying. From Hello to Help, 211 is Here Today, February 11th is National 211 Day! 211's throughout California and across the nation celebrate National 211 Day (2/11) to share awareness of the work that 211 systems do everywhere. 211 is a free and confidential helpline that operates throughout North America to connect people to the local resources they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Millions of Americans receive help by calling their local 211 services each year. In Butte, Glenn, Tehama, and Shasta counties, 211 is here for you in the north state. Whether you are facing personal hardship, recovering from a natural disaster, or enduring the global pandemic, 211 is here to help you find resources, explore options, and to stay safe. Our 211 Call Specialists are trained to listen, assess, and connect you with the appropriate services that offer help. We invite you to join us in celebrating 211 systems everywhere on 2/11! See our Butte-Glenn 211 Instagram and Facebook for updates to share with your friends and networks. Thank you for your continued support of our mission to ensure that every person in our community has a connecting point to necessary resources. Celebrate National 211 Day With Us! To celebrate National 211 Day, our staff wanted to introduce themselves in this video and share a brief reason why we do the work we do to support our community. Click on the video below to view and share. 5 Reasons To Call or Text 2-1-1 From hello to help, 211 is here for every person and every problem. In a crisis, in a disaster, in a pandemic, 211 is here to help our community. Here’s five reasons why you should use this vital service—and let others know about it, too. 1. 211 provides connections to many kinds of resources and services, including: · Mental health concerns and support groups · Disaster assistance · Food and Meals · Benefits programs and financial assistance · Health care and insurance · Shelter, housing and utilities payment assistance · Unemployment services · Services for domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking · Veteran services · Children and families services 2. The 211 Information & Referral specialists are amazing listeners! 211 does more than “patch people through” to agencies. Instead, when someone has challenges, they can reach a real person- a caring expert who offers comfort, hope, and solutions – from the first hello to the final connection to help. Just see what one 211 team member had to say: “211 is one of the few places where people can call and there is a real person on the other end – to provide information, patience, empathy, and empowering action steps.” 3. 211 is simple and convenient to use. The service is free, confidential, and accessible 24/7/365. It’s also available in more than 180 languages. 4. There’s more than one way to use 211. You can dial 2-1-1 on your phone and speak to a trained 211 specialist. Or you can browse local resources online at helpcentral.org. The service is also available by texting your zip code to 898211. 5. 211 tackles problems at the roots. In fact, 211 specialists are trained to identify and address the underlying root causes of a client’s problem – and connect them with a wide range of available resources that meet all their underlying needs, not just the one that prompted the call, text, or email. How to Connect with Butte-Glenn 211 1. Call 2-1-1 (or 1-866-916-3566) 2. Text your zip code to 898211 3. Visit HelpCentral.org and 211Glenn.info to search the Butte-Glenn 211 Community Resource database online. Follow our social media accounts! Help Central Inc Butte-Glenn 211 | Helpcentral.org Help Central Inc. | Help Central Inc., Butte 2-1-1, Chico, CA 95928 Unsubscribe clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by helpcentral@ncen.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!