What is 211?

211 is an information & referral service that connects people to expert, caring help in finding local health & human resources—food, housing and utilities, to health care, jobs, childcare—and is available by call, text, or online 24/7/365. Every call and text are completely free & confidential.
 

About SC 211

SC 211 is a free, confidential, and 24/7 information and referral service that connects South Carolinians to essential health and human services. It provides access to community resources including:
 

• Housing and shelter

• Food assistance

• Mental health and crisis services

• Employment support

• Disaster relief

• Utility assistance

 

The service is available through multiple channels: phone (dial 2-1-1), text (211-211), and a searchable online resource database (sc211.org).

​

Our Commitment

Together, we aim to ensure every person in South Carolina has simple, equitable access to the services they need—when they need them most.

 

Through thoughtful partnerships with community leaders, United Way affiliates, call center professionals, and residents across South Carolina, SC 211 is continuously evolving to meet community needs. We are doing so by:

​

• Advancing technological capacity

• Improving service equity and quality informed by data analysis and Information & Referral best practices

• Strengthening mission-aligned partnerships

• Enhancing public awareness and outreach

 

SC211 helps those in need save time and energy. Find everything you need in one call, text or click.

-Dial 211
-Text 211-211
-Visit, SC211.org

Food, Clothing, Housing Health Services Rental/Utility Assistance Services for seniors and the disability community.

Free | Confidential | Accessible 24/7/365 | 180 languages