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2-1-1 Helpline Connects Cook County Residents to Social Services
February 13, 2023

2-1-1 Helpline Connects Cook County Residents to Social Services

Residents of Chicago and suburban Cook County can dial 2-1-1 or visit 211MetroChicago.org to connect with assistance.
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Bringing mental health care to all 77 Chicago communities is an important step
February 11, 2023

Bringing mental health care to all 77 Chicago communities is an important step

Last week, city officials shared some encouraging news: The city had reached its goal of funding clinics and other nonprofits to provide mental health.
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New 2-1-1 Call Center Can Help Chicagoans Get Food, Housing, Other Social Services
January 31, 2023

New 2-1-1 Call Center Can Help Chicagoans Get Food, Housing, Other Social Services

Chicagoans can now dial 2-1-1 for a one-stop shop of social services. The call center will be manned 24/7 with “trained, empathetic resource navigators”.
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Chicago, Cook County residents gain new resource when in need: 211 Metro Chicago
January 27, 2023

Chicago, Cook County residents gain new resource when in need: 211 Metro Chicago

The city and county have jointly launched a new, free resource for individuals who need health or social services support: 211 Metro Chicago.
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Chicago, suburban Cook County launch 211 hotline for non-emergency services
January 27, 2023

Chicago, suburban Cook County launch 211 hotline for non-emergency services

Residents in Chicago and suburban Cook County will now have a free resource available to help them with their essential everyday needs.
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New 211 social service phone line launches Friday for Chicago, suburban Cook County
January 27, 2023

New 211 social service phone line launches Friday for Chicago, suburban Cook County

Chicagoans can now dial 2-1-1 for a one-stop shop of social services. The call center will be manned 24/7 with “trained, empathetic resource navigators”.
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