Have you heard of 211? It’s a community resource that connects millions of people to vital services, nationwide. In response to COVID-19, Maine CDC and 211 Maine recently announced that it is now available to answer general questions about the virus in our state. 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services. 211 Maine is based in Maine and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are a great resource to turn to when you’re not exactly sure who to turn to.
This service is available by dialing 211 (or 1-866-811-5695), texting your ZIP code to 898-211, or emailing info@211maine.org. And as always, you can contact us at The Link at 1-888-889-3903 or info@spurwink.org. You can also search here for a clinician near you: providers.spurwink.org.