08 Presentation on 211 System
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Connecting People and Services
Phone: (903) 885-9797
CANHelp
P. O. Box 214
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75483
211@canhelponline.org
Fax: (903) 439-2270
I would like to introduce you to the state wide number 2-1-1 Texas. Weare an information and
referral service that covers the entire state of Texas. 2-1-1 is regulated by the Texas Health and
Human Services Commission and we are a part of Homeland Security.
A 2-1-1 Texas call center is in your area and is located in Sulphur Springs, Texas at CAN Help.
You are part of the North East Texas Region of 2-1-1. We cover nine counties; Bowie, Cass,
Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River and Titus.
How to utilize 2-1-1 Texas:
. 2-1-1 is a fast, free, confidential phone number connecting you with help in the East
Texas area just when you need it.
. Dial 2-1-1 from any phone anywhere in Texas
. 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
. 2-1-1 Texas is there to help find rent and utility assistance, food, emergency shelters,
employment help, medical and mental health assistance, transportation information and
more.
. When you call 2-1-1 you will speak with a live, trained professional.
. 2-1-1 speaks your language; we currently have interpreters for over 150 languages.
. 2-1-1 is active in crisis intervention, caller advocacy and emergency response activities.
. 2-1-1 supports the community by assessing and reporting about individual needs,
identifying gaps in services and working proactively with agencies and community
planners to address the needs of the people of East Texas.
For any questions or concerns regarding 2-1-1 Texas please contact:
Echo Gregory, MSW
Assistant Director/Outreach and Community Development
echo@canhelponline.org
903-885-9797