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For Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) information, visit the Monterey County Health Department website, or text "COVID19" to 211-211.
211 is a FREE, easy-to-use source of information and referrals that connects you to the services you need. There are several ways to access 211:
- Dial 211, where a trained Call Specialist will provide confidential assistance
- Text your zip code to 898-211
- Use the online guided search
We're here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in 170 languages. You can count on 211 for fast, free, confidential help whether you're looking for:
- Food
- Clothing
- Health
- Dental Care
- Mental Health Services
- Housing & Utilities
- Job Training
- Veteran's Assistance
- Disaster Relief & Recovery
| Program/Initiative | Collaborators | 211's Role |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 Pandemic | UWMC, Monterey County Health Department, Office of Emergency Services | Connecting to local information and services related to COVID-19 |
| Rent and Utility Assistance | UWMC, City of Monterey, County of Monterey, local community service agencies | Eligibility screening and referral of qualified residents to community service agencies |
| Kinship Navigator Project | UWMC, United Ways of California, Hartnell College, CASA, Kinship Center | Connecting the kinship population to Kinship Navigator website with services financial, housing, legal and other support services |
| Census 2020 Outreach | UWMC, United Ways of California, County of Monterey | Serving as an information hub to answer questions about the Census 2020 |
| Great Plates Delivered | UWMC, County of Monterey | Screening residents for eligibility and connect them to meal service |
| Diabetes Awareness | UWMC, Community Health Innovations (CHI) | Support of the development of resources regarding Diabetes and prevention through 211MontereyCounty.org |
Internet Access is Essential
To help expand access to low-cost internet, UWMC has partnered with United Ways of California to support our community get referrals to low-cost providers. Residents can text “internet” to 211-211 or visit UWCA's Broadband page to get screened for eligibility and referred to a low-cost internet provider.
