Need help? Want to help? You've come to the right place.

Dial 2-1-1 to speak to a specialist who will help you locate services in your area. (Cell phone users call 800-543-7709). All phone calls are confidential.

Get Help. Call 2-1-1.

We all can use a little help sometimes. That's why caring people are ready to lend a helping hand—just when you need it most. Now, locating the best source of assistance by calling 2-1-1 is a fast, free, confidential way to get help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call, you'll talk to a trained specialist who will assist you in finding the right information for you. Information connection for:

• Education
• Housing
• Counseling
• Health Services
• Child Care
• Employment Assistance
• Food
• Youth Services
• Senior Services
• Veteran Services
• And Much More

Give Help. Call 2-1-1.

Agencies in our community need caring volunteers to provide their time. 2-1-1 can find ways for you to help, too. Call 2-1-1 to find volunteer opportunities to fit your skills and passions.

Now, with the recent partnership with True North Volunteer Center, you can also turn to United Way 2-1-1 for information on volunteer centers; mentorship opportunities; locations to donate food, clothing, furniture, computers and other items; or one-time, long-term, permanent, part-time or group volunteering opportunities.

United Way 2-1-1 serves the residents of Cook, Lake, Carlton and St. Louis Counties of Minnesota and Douglas County of Wisconsin.

United Way 2-1-1 Directories:

Meth Addiction [PDF]

2008 Military Connection

2008 Summer Go Guide. Activities for Youth

Disaster Directory

Make a difference, volunteer.
Learn more about the True North Volunteer Center.