Benton Times

Celebrating the go-to resource 211, which helped more than 267,000 Arkansans throughout the state access help for immediate or long-term challenges last year.

Throughout 2022, trained call specialists connected people to locally available services, including help with rent, food, utility bills, and health care. For example, 11,216 connections to utility assistance, 9,169 connections to assist with housing, and 5,706 connections were made to reduce hunger.

Arkansas 211 is a free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service that connects residents with health and human services support. Anyone in need of help or information can call 211 or TEXT 211 to 898-211 to reach a trained 211 call resource specialist.

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