United Way 2-1-1

211 IS THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HOTLINE

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION

LANDLINE: 2-1-1

ANY PHONE: 319-739-4211

TOLL FREE 1-866-469-2211 

TEXT YOUR ZIP CODE TO 898211

Need Help?

  • Use the 211 App

  • Visit the 211 website

  • Call 2-1-1 on your cell phone

 

Download the free app by following these simple steps:

  • Click on a link below to find the app in the App Store or Google Play - or search for 211 Iowa

  • Install the app on your phone

  • Begin using by tapping "Current Location" then enter your zip code or city

    

  

That's all there is to it! No registration or account set up.

A trained professional will assist you and connect you to the help you need.

The 211 service is 100% free and confidential!

GET CONNECTED

  • Accessible to everyone, at no cost

  • All calls are confidential

  • Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

  • Multilingual assistance

Get Answers

  • COVID-19 information

  • Basic Human Needs
    Food pantries, clothing, affordable housing, utility assistance

  • Physical and Mental Health
    Medicaid/Medicare, support groups, drug and alcohol intervention

  • Employment Support
    Financial and transportation assistance

  • Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities
    Meals on Wheels, home health care, homemaker services

  • Support for Children, Youth and Families
    Childcare, protective services

  • And much more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

With hundreds of community services available,

it can be confusing.

United Way's 2-1-1 is here to help!