Getting free information about child care, housing, transportation and other services is as easy as dialing 2-1-1. That’s the toll-free telephone number of 2-1-1 Texas, United Way's 24-hour information and referral service.
This confidential and nationally-accredited service is staffed by highly-trained information and referral specialists dedicated to connecting you to the most appropriate community organizations and government agencies in Erath, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, Tarrant and Wise counties.
Just as 9-1-1 became an easy way to reach emergency medical, police and fire services, 2-1-1 is revolutionizing the way people get information about available non-emergency services. (This service also can be reached by dialing 817-258-8100.)
The information specialists assess callers' needs and refer them to community services such as
- Caregiver Support
- Child Care
- Financial Assistance
- Food
- Health Services
- Housing
- In-Home Services
- Legal Assistance
- Transportation
Tarrant County United Way is one of the Area Information Centers that make up the 2-1-1 Texas network now serving all Texas counties. 2-1-1 Texas is a program of United Way in collaboration with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.