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Basic Needs Assistance
211 Help Center
Program Mission
211 is a multilingual and confidential service that connects individuals to critical resources including food, shelter, rental assistance, childcare, and more. Our 211 database contains more than 7,000 health and human resources and is updated daily to help community members meet basic needs.
Get Help now
Dial three simple numbers, 2-1-1, to reach Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center, or text your zip code to 898-211 (message and data rates apply). You can also search for resources online or live chat with one of our Resource Navigators.
Si necesita ayuda de 211 en español, haga clic aquí
211 Initiatives
Childcare Referrals
Our Child Care Resource & Referrals (CCR&R) specialists help families by providing referrals to child care, financial assistance information, and education about the quality and availability of care.
211 & Lyft
Through our partnership with Lyft, 211 connects qualifying individuals and families with rides to get to medical and veteran benefit appointments, employment services, and access to food resources.
SNAP Applications
To help address food insecurity, our 211 Help Center processes applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through our partnership with Hunger Free Colorado.
211 Disaster Response
Our 211 team is there when disaster strikes, providing resources and helping families recover after wildfires, flooding and more across Colorado.
Community Impact
Last year:
- 170,200 community members served through our 211 Help Center last year
- 2,120 child care referrals provided to families
- 1,222 food benefits applications completed to help neighbors access food
- 25 counties supported across Colorado
Our Stories
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Invest in Mile High United Way’s community programs, like our 211 Help Center, to connect families to critical resources.