Planning for 211 in Halton
Many people do not know where to go to get the help they need.
211 helps people find the most appropriate services and programs and connects them to the best available resources in their community.
The United Ways in Halton, Halton Region, the Halton Information Providers and other community partners share a commitment to providing easier access to community, health, government and social services and are working together to develop and implement 211 in Halton.
The target date for launch of the 211 service in Halton is 27 june 2007.
211 Halton Steering Committee Partners
- Community Care Access Centre of Halton
- Community Development Halton
- Distress Centre Oakville
- Halton Hills Community Support & Information
- Halton Region
- Halton Regional Police Service
- Information Burlington - Burlington Public Library
- Information Oakville - Oakville Public Library
- Information Milton - Milton Community Resource Centre
- Town of Milton
- United Way of Halton Hills
- United Way of Milton
- United Way of Oakville
- United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton
What is 211?
211 is an easy to remember, non emergency number that provides quick access to information and referral to community, health, government and social services.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Certified Information and Referral Specialists assess the needs of each caller and link them to the best available information and services. 211 is free to the caller, available in the caller’s language of choice and is TTY accessible.
Where is 211 Available?
Across Canada, many cities, regions and provinces are working to implement 211. This free, confidential service is currently available to people living in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Collingwood and Niagara, and to over 137 million people in the United States.
Current Status
OFFICIAL LAUNCH DATE:
27 june 2007
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In November 2002, a Steering Committee was established with the mission to provide leadership and a strong foundation to establish 211 in Halton with the vision of a 211 service providing easy access to accurate community information.
Upon approval of the Steering Committee’s recommended model of 211 service in Halton, the Steering Committee was disbanded with appreciation, and a 211 Halton Citizen Advisory Committee will be formed in the fall of 2006.
Please visit the Regional Municipality of Halton’s website for current information on 211 Halton:
http://halton.ca/services/211