Community Services

How do you find a community service when you or someone you know needs help? Where do you turn when you want to reach out and help by volunteering or donating? 2-1-1 is a free community service with thousands of health and human services programs to help people in Connecticut.

Mission
The mission of the United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.

• FCC 2-1-1 Designation Celebrates 10 Years - Ten years ago, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designated 2-1-1 as the national 3-digit dialing code to help people gain access to health and human services. Now, close to 80 percent of the population has access to 2-1-1. (more)
  
  
• 2-1-1 Barometer – Access to Health Care - United Way
  2-1-1 connects people everyday to information and resources related to physical and mental health care and substance abuse. Click here to view current and past editions of the 2-1-1 Barometer.

• Stay in the Game – United Way of Connecticut is a partner in the effort to raise awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screenings. United Way 2-1-1 has a listing of the colorectal screening sites and program eligibility guidelines. For more information, dial 2-1-1 or click here.
  
  
• Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed - 2-1-1 has updated its report, Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed which offers many resources to those seeking employment, job training and basic needs services while they are unemployed.

• 2-1-1 Community Connections eNewsletter - Stay informed about your community.Read the current issue.

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