Information & Referral System
2-1-1 Orange County is a nonprofit organization that provides information and a referral system linking Orange County residents to community health and human services and support. The helpline is provided by the California Public Utilities Commission. The system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the 3,000,000 residents of Orange County. Callers seeking assistance dial 2-1-1 (toll-free) and are connected with certified, multilingual Information and Referral Specialists who utilize a robust database to provide information on services such as:
- Access to health insurance programs, especially for the uninsured or under-insured
- Child development assessment services
- Disaster response, including volunteer screening and charitable contributions options, during natural and manmade emergencies
- Early detection and treatment programs
- Equipment resources for older adults
- Food
- Government assistance programs
- Parks, recreation and other municipal departments
- Prenatal care
- Prevention and safety services
- Shelter / housing resources
- Substance abuse assessment and treatment programs
- Support group connection
- Urgent care, medical, dental and vision services
- Workforce development
For more information visit the 2-1-1 Orange County website.
