CHICAGO—Illinois residents, rejoice! The days of sifting through an endless list of phone numbers to find free or low-cost health and social services are over.
Now, with a single phone number, 211, residents in the City and suburban Cook County can access a range of services, including food, housing, utility assistance, mental health, education, workforce development, youth services, childcare, and more.
The service is available 24/7/365.
The goal of the phone number is to make it easier for residents to find and access the services they need. To learn more, residents can visit the 211 website or call directly.
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