 United Way of Blount County |
2-1-1
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1615 E.
Broadway Avenue Maryville TN 37804
865-982-2251 / 865-981-4084(fax) uwbc@unitedwayblount.org |
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2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services:
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Basic Human Needs Resources: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance.
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Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, Children's Health Insurance Program, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation.
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Employment Supports: financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs.
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Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services.
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Support for Children, Youth and Families: childcare, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services.
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Volunteer Opportunities and Donations.
Blount County residents may dial 2-1-1 to obtain access to social services through a large database of providers. The call is free and the service is available 24 hours a day. Nonprofit organizations who wish to be listed in the 2-1-1 database should call United Way of Blount County at 982-2251.
Some telephone services are not compatible with 2-1-1, including digital telephone services. Please call 1-800-318-9335, or if you have a rotary telephone, please dial 1-888-807-6023.