2-1-1 Metro Area Centers

Overview

2-1-1 centers now serve about more than 82% of the population of the United States. Every few weeks, these coverage numbers increase. To find 2-1-1 services for areas outside Virginia, click on 2-1-1 Services Locator Website and enter a zip code, city or state. Dial the ten-digit number as calls to the three-digit number 2-1-1 are routed to the center serving the area from which calls are placed.

2-1-1 in Virginia

2-1-1 VIRGINIA is a statewide human services Information and Referral (I&R) system sponsored by the Virginia Department of Social Services and operated by regional nonprofits. For free referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week dial 2-1-1. You will automatically connect to the I&R center serving your area. From anywhere in the U.S., 800-230-6977 is an alternate number to reach 2-1-1 Virginia services.

Dial  2-1-1  or
800-230-6977
2-1-1 Virginia website 

* Bilingual staff and/or interpreters available for languages other than English

2-1-1 in Maryland

To reach other 2-1-1 services or information and referral services in the National Capital area, use these local numbers:

Maryland
2-1-1 Maryland Statewide
410-685-0525 or
800-492-0618 (within Maryland)
2-1-1 Maryland website

Community Crisis Services (Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties)
301-864-7161

Frederick County Hotline
301-662-2255


*  Bilingual staff and/or intrepreters available for languages other than English


2-1-1 in the District of Columbia (DC)
Washington, D.C.
2-1-1 Answers, Please!, Human Services *
202-463-6211
http://www.211metrodc.org

*  Bilingual staff and/or intrepreters available for languages other than English