Santa Barbara County 211

211 is a quick, comprehensive Information and referral system. It connects people to health services, mental wellness, transportation disaster relief, public information, and more. It's available to all Santa Barbara County residents. Just dial 211 for help. Our 211 helpline referrals are carefully tailored to our callers. We consider their needs, accessibility, and eligibility. Our highly-trained and certified Information & Referral Specialists provide live assistance. Our helpline is multilingual. It supports over 150 languages. It is available 24/7. It is confidential and free for callers. With over 2000 programs and services in the 211 Santa Barbara County database, our commitment to linking individuals to vital resources is unwavering. The operation of 211 information and referral services was authorized by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in 2000. Since its implementation in 2005, 2-1-1 Santa Barbara County has been a program of CommUnify, catering to the needs of our community. It's important to note that 96 percent of California’s population has access to 211, and nationally, 211 covers 85 percent of the population.