Wednesday, April 6, 2016

PA 2-1-1 Information Session Scheduled

On April 12th, the Schuylkill United Way will host an information session on PA 2-1-1 in Schuylkill County.


This session will include an introduction on PA 2-1-1 by the Schuylkill United Way Director of Community Relations Michelle Halabura, as well as information on how to get your organization listed in 2-1-1. This will be followed by a presentation by our PA 2-1-1 East partners Patricia Espinosa-Vargas and Trish Houser. The PA 2-1-1 East presentation will cover the 2-1-1 call line, free online database, as well as user experience. This information session is in collaboration with the following organizations: Schuylkill Community Action, Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, Schuylkill Emergency Management Agency and the Schuylkill County Commissioners.

When: Tuesday April 12th, 2016
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Where: Penn State Schuylkill, Health and Wellness Center
Cost: Free, RSVP required by April 7th (Call 570.622.6421 or online:http://goo.gl/forms/tWNLRIKR6P)

Pennsylvania 2-1-1 East is a free, confidential, non-emergency, comprehensive information and referral service that connects Berks, Lancaster, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill county residents with the health and human services they need.
PA 2-1-1 is populated at the Schuylkill United Way through a database network that connects individuals in need with services. The service was activated for Schuylkill County by the Schuylkill United Way in October of 2015. This cross-county effort ensures that individuals find help efficiently through the guidance of AIRS certified experts in the referral field.
There is no charge for any health and human service provider to be included. There is priority database entry for health and human service nonprofits and government agencies providing basic need services. There is no fee to use 2-1-1, unless a service carrier charges. There is no fee to utilize www.pa211east.org. Organizations should visitwww.schuylkillunitedway.org/get-involved to find information on registering for the 2-1-1 database.