2-1-1 Texas

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Getting free information about child care, housing,
transportation and other services is as easy as dialing
2-1-1. That’s the toll-free telephone number of 2-1-1 Texas,
United Way's 24-hour information and referral service.

This confidential and nationally-accredited service is staffed by highly-trained information
and referral specialists dedicated to connecting you to the most appropriate community
organizations and government agencies in Erath, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker,
Somervell, Tarrant and Wise counties.

Just as 9-1-1 became an easy way to reach emergency medical, police and fire services,
2-1-1 is revolutionizing the way people get information about available non-emergency
services. (This service also can be reached by dialing 817-258-8100.)

The information specialists assess callers' needs and refer them to community services
such as

  • Caregiver Support
  • Child Care
  • Financial Assistance
  • Food
  • Health Services
  • Housing
  • In-Home Services
  • Legal Assistance
  • Disaster Resources
  • Transportation

Tarrant County United Way is one of the Area Information Centers that make up the 2-1-1
Texas network now serving all Texas counties. 2-1-1 Texas is a program of United Way in
collaboration with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

2-1-1 Director Honored

2-1-1 Manager Vicki Mize has been honored by the Fort Worth City Council for completing five years of service on the City of Fort Worth Community Action Partners (CAP) Board of Directors. Learn more.

Online Directory

United Way's 2-1-1 Online Community Resource Directory provides free information about health and human services available in Tarrant and seven surrounding counties. Try it now--in English, Spanish or Vietnamese--by clicking here.

Be a 2-1-1 Volunteer

During a disaster, 2-1-1 Texas needs volunteers to help callers seeking information about shelters, evacuation routes and more.
Learn how you can help.