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Dial 2-1-1
- Free and Confidential
- Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays
- Staffed by trained and certified call specialists
- TTY accessible; Spanish and Language Line translation also available
- Comprehensive – maintain a database that is current and updated regularly
Services are both free and confidential to those seeking help regardless of age, life-style or issue. To communicate with a Call Specialist call 211 or 227-HELP (4357) anytime day or night.
Dialing 2-1-1 is a starting point for making a connection to community services such as:
- Food and clothing
- Legal help
- Medical care
- Dental care- Employment
- Child care
- Housing
- Counseling/mental health
- Income tax preparation
- Smoke detectors
- Project Cool (provides free box fans and heat precautions handouts to senior citizens (age 60 and older) to help alleviate the health risks posed by severe summer heat)
- or many other services
You may also find help for yourself by accessing our online database.
The Community Resource Directory – 25th Edition United Way’s most comprehensive resource guide, describes more than 2,360 programs of 659 nonprofit, voluntary and tax-syupported organizations in Bexar and surrounding eleven counties. To purchase a directory, complete the Request Form and mail with payment, or call (210) 352-7063 to schedule an appointment for pick-up; directories can be purchased at United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, 700 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205.
