Every hour of the day, someone in Butler County needs essential services – from finding adequate childcare to finding a local emergency food pantry, a physician or a clothing closet. Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help-lines, people often don’t know where to turn. In many cases, they end up going without these necessary services because they don’t know where to start. 2•1•1- helps people find and give help for free.
The mission of 2•1•1 is to build America's capacity to strengthen the way people access help and engage in civic life.
Butler County 2•1•1 emerged in the county in 2003 in an effort to connect citizens to several community services.
How 2•1•1 Helps:
- 2•1•1 is an easy way to find answers about community services in Butler County
- Clients looking for help don’t waste time trying find the right resources, we find the resources for them
- One call to 2•1•1 gives you access to resources across your community
- Find information
- Access available resources
- Discover options
- Deal with a crisis
Since its beginning in 2003, Butler County 2•1•1, has fielded over 64,000 calls. In calendar year 2006, approximately 22,951 calls were received and a 20% increase in telephone calls is anticipated by the end of this year. 2•1•1- is an easy-to-remember 3-digit dialing system (similar to 9-1-1 and 4-1-1) that makes a simple, but critical connection between individuals and families who are seeking services or volunteer opportunities and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. 2•1•1 provides callers with information about and referrals to human services for every day needs and in times of crisis. Butler County 2•1•1 services can be reached 24-hours a day, 7-days a week at (513) 785-3095. This service is both confidential and free for all those who access it.
Butler County 211 is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) to provide Referral and Information.
To access The Butler County 2•1•1 database visit http://www.butlercounty211.org
To access The United Way ♦ AIRS 2•1•1 website visit http://www.211.org
Butler County 2•1•1 Coordinator
Deb Walters
debwalte@bizwoh.rr.com
(513) 523-4149


