One number. An entire county’s resources.
Finding help when you need it can be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. When you need non-emergency help, call 2-1-1 to reach a trained specialist who can assist you.
Many Ways to Connect
Collier 2-1-1 is free, confidential, open 24-hours, 365 days a year, and connects with more than 250 agencies working to help with a wide variety of issues. Reach out to us by any of the methods listed below and learn more about how we can help.
By phone:
Dial 211 or (239) 263-4211
By text:
Text your zip code to 898-211.
By chat:
CLICK HERE to chat with someone online, right now.
By email:
Send an e-mail to uw211help@gmail.com and we will get back in touch with you.
You can also CLICK HERE to search our online database of agencies, but we strongly encourage you to reach out for help to make sure you receive all the assistance you can, as soon as you can.
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Collier 2-1-1 calls show the needs of people throughout our community..
Housing & Shelter
55% Rent assistance 20% Low-cost of affordable housing 17% Shelters
Utilities
91% Electric 6% Water 2% Deposit assistance
Food
82% Food Pantries 10% Help Buying food 4% Home-delivered meals
Employment & Income
73% Free Tax preparation 12% Financial Assistance 6% Job search assistance
Healthcare
23% Low-cost providers (no health insurance) 20% Prescription medications 13% Health insurance
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