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United Way 211

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is here to help: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Wherever life takes you, we're just a call away.

211: Help Is Only a Call Away

We're here to help — 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year — wherever life takes you.

DIAL 211 to speak to a trained professional who can connect you to essential community services, a gateway to help. Our certified information and referral specialists are trained to listen, engage, ask questions, assess your needs and connect you to a community resource from our large database of local providers. We serve the following areas: Adams, Brown, Hamilton and Clermont Counties in Ohio; Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Grant counties in Kentucky.

**THIS IS NOT A CRISIS HOTLINE. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.**

 

To request contact from one of our trained care coordinators, fill out our intake form using the button below: 

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Other Ways to Contact Us

DIAL 211 or 513-721-7900 | TEXT 211CARES to 51555

If you have a computer or data-enabled mobile phone, you can find self-service assistance by searching our online database now at 211uwgc.org.

What Can 211 Help With?

Our 211 service can help you find and access a number of resources. Below are just a few of the things we can assist with:

BASIC NEEDS: Food, Clothing, Cleaning Supplies, Low-Income Help, Transportation, Community Meals, Fresh Food, Housing, Child Care, Baby Supplies (Food, Diapers, etc.)

HOUSING ASSISTANCE: Tenant Rights, Public Housing, Rent Assistance, Mortgage Help, Homelessness, Relocation, Section 8, Care Shelters (Abuse, Youth, Elderly, Homeless, Women, Families), Senior Housing, Housing Complaints, Emergency Assistance

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: Support Groups, Therapy Referrals, Care Providers, Family Counseling, Counseling Providers, Adult and Child Behavioral Health Programs and Support, Bereavement and Grief Support, Identifying Mental Health Support Providers, Psychiatric Support Services, Specialized Support Hotlines.

UTILITY BILLS: We can help if you're struggling to pay bills or deposits for Electric/Power, Gas, Heat, Sewer, Water, Telecommunications (including Internet Access) and more.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: Job Training, Career Fairs, Continuing Education, Employment Agencies, General Employment Resources and Career Counseling Services.

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