Statewide Resource Search Engine: 211 Arizona
What is 211 Arizona?
The 211 Arizona Information and Referral Services program was founded in 1964 as Community Information and Referral Services and incorporated as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in 1979. In 2017, Solari, Inc. acquired the program.
211 Arizona Information and Referral Service operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, every day of the year. Live-operator service is available at all times in English and Spanish, with assistance available in other languages via real-time interpreter services.
π Address: 1275 W Washington Street, Suite 210, Tempe, AZ 85288
π Phone: 877-211-8661
π Website: 211arizona.org
Mission: Community Information and Referral Services transforms lives by linking individuals and families to vital community services throughout Arizona.
Vision: All Arizonans are easily connected to available health and human services in their communities.
Impact: 211 Arizona is the stateβs go-to resource for health and human services. We link individuals and families to vital community services in their time of need and also partner with communities to identify gaps and provide solutions through data.
211 Arizona operators will help individuals and families find resources that are available locally and throughout the state, including:
π₯ Supplemental food and nutrition programs
π Shelter and housing options
π‘ Utilities assistance
π Employment and education opportunities
π¨ Emergency information and disaster relief
π Services for veterans
π₯ Health care, vaccination, and epidemic information
π Addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs
π Re-entry help for ex-offenders
π§ Support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs
π A safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic violence
211 Arizona Programs
π Housing Crisis Hotline
The Housing Crisis program supports individuals and families experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. 211 call specialists can help connect people to locally available resources and services.
π Call 2-1-1 for more information.
π Transportation Hotline
211 Arizona offers free transportation options through the 211 Transportation Hotline.
π Call 2-1-1 to see if you qualify. Available while funding lasts.
βοΈ Heat Relief Information and Resources
Arizona is one of the hottest places on earth from May to September. Heat-related illnesses are common during the summer, and some can be fatal. Arizona increases services and resources during May through September.
π Call 2-1-1 to speak to a specialist about heat-related services in your area.
π If you are experiencing a medical emergency or symptoms of heat-related illness, call 9-1-1 immediately.
π COVER Arizona
Cover Arizona offers free application assistance for individuals enrolling in a health plan. You can:
π Schedule an over-the-phone appointment by calling 1-800-377-3536
π Visit coveraz.org/connector to connect with an assister
A 211 navigator may be available to help. Just π dial 2-1-1.
π©βπ©βπ§ Promotores
A promotora is a Hispanic/Latino community member who receives specialized training to provide basic health education without being a professional healthcare worker.
π To reach a Spanish-speaking representative, choose option 2 after dialing 2-1-1.
π§ββοΈ Behavioral Health Navigators
Behavioral Health Navigators help clients:
Reconnect with case managers
Check the status of HEAplus applications
Complete new HEAplus applications
Connect to AHCCCS for more information on health plans
More information can be found on π AHCCCS Health Plans or π Solari ECS.
π A Behavioral Health Navigator may be available by dialing 2-1-1.
If youβve been contacted by Nest Health or your health plan and think you might be eligible for Nest Healthβs services, call 866-222-NEST.