Sheriffs' Office - Wyoming 2-1-1

What is Wyoming 2-1-l ?

• 2-l-l is an easy to remember number that connects people to a full range of non-emergency community, social, health, disaster and government services in their community. Callers will be able to reach an Information and Referral Specialist between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday by calling 211 or Cell Phone Users/PBX Phone Systems 888-425-7138. Services provided in over 150 languages. information can be accessed through our website 24/7 at www.wyoming211.org.

• The following counties will be served: Albany, Carbon, Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara and Platte.

More counties will be added to the service area as funding is available.

• Agencies interested in having their agency listed in the referral database should visit our website for appropriate forms. Wyoming 2-1-1 does have an inclusion Policy available on our website. Agency data will be verified twice a year by Wyoming 2-1-1 information and Referral Specialists.

• While services that are offered through 2-1-1 vary from community to community, 2-1-1 provides callers with information about and referrals to human services for every day needs and in times of crisis. For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services:

o Basic Human Needs Resource: food banks, clothing, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance.

o Physical and Mental Health Resources: medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention, rehabilitation, health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, children's health insurance programs.

o Employment Support: unemployment benefits, financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs.

o Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: home health care, adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, transportation, and homemaker services.

o Support for Children, Youth and Families: Quality childcare, Success by 6, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services.

o In times of disaster: Disaster services, volunteer opportunities and donations needed.

o Community Planning.