Pennsylvania 211: Get connected. Get help.

If you or your patients need to connect with resources in your community, dial 211. Penn State Health and United Way support this free, confidential service that helps people find the local resources they need 24/7. Dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist or chat during business hours.
You’ll find information about:
- Supplemental food and nutrition programs
- Housing
- Help with a utility bill
- Emergency information and disaster relief
- Employment and education opportunities
- Veterans’ services
- Health care, vaccination and health epidemic information
- Addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs
- Support groups for mental illness or special needs
- Safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse
Visit the PA 211 website to explore programs available in your community by category.
- Order PA 211 handout cards from the Digital StoreFront in English and Spanish.
- Watch this video in English or Spanish.
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