You have the 411 BUT do you have the 211???

At our monthly FAC meeting we had an opportunity to meet Tom TOronto, a representative from United Way who came and spoke to us about this exciting new initiative. He informed us that many of the calls taken in at the 911 call centers are Non-emergency calls and are people looking for resources that do not require police, ambulance or fire dispatch. In an effort to provide people the resources and referrals they are looking for you can now call 211 and receive information and referrals on a variety of topics and issues. Please remember this along with your Military One Source as future sources of information, as well as of course, your FAC center.

Non-Emergency Help Line Start Up: 2-1-1 provides all residents of New Jersey with a single, easy to use system for information and assistance. Dialing 2-1-1 will provide resources and referrals to callers about issues including: basic human needs resources: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance; Support for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities; Support for Children, Youth and Families: childcare, after school programs, NJ FamilyCare, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services; Physical/Mental Health Resources; Employment Supports. More information is available: Dial 2-1-1 or visit: www.NJ211.org.