•Do you need help finding help?

•Are you facing difficult times and do not know where to turn?

•Looking for help with everyday needs?

What is 2-1-1?

• Confidential telephone assistance provided by trained call specialists.
• Access for persons who have special needs.
• Accurate information about community resources in Northwest Indiana.
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Toll free telephone call from Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper, Starke, and Pulaski counties

Dialing 2-1-1 is your your first step. 2-1-1 is a simple number to dial for information about health and human service organizations in your community.

Click “Find Help” on website or Dial 2-1-1 from your phone, to speak with a live Call Specialist. The Call Specilaist will empower the caller by referring and educating them about government programs, community-based organizations, support groups, and other local resources The Call Specialist will advocate on the behalf of those unable to help themselves.

Northwest Indiana 2-1-1 relieves pressure on 9-1-1 and emergency response teams by providing a number for citizens to call for non-emergency needs, freeing up emergency responders to deal with true emergencies.

You may also call Starke United at 574-772-7506.