211 Usage Data

2-1-1 is a free community service administered by the United Way of Connecticut. It is supported by the State of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways. You can call 2-1-1 to get information, or to seek help in a crisis. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Simply dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-203-1234 any time of day or night.

The following are some statistics about usage in our area. United Way uses this data to help inform decisions around community investments.

Greater New Haven


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United Way of Greater New Haven    
     
United Way 2-1-1: TOP 25 Service Needs    
     
Period:  7/1/2008 to 6/30/2009    
     
Total Number of Transactions (Calls) 55,260  
Total Number of Service Requests 78,018  
     
Service Request # of Requests % of All Requests
Utilities/Heat 9,947 12.7%
Housing/Shelter 7,463 9.6%
Information Services 6,323 8.1%
Financial Assistance 4,633 5.9%
Food 4,524 5.8%
Substance Abuse Services 3,886 5.0%
Outpatient Mental Health Care 3,855 4.9%
Legal Services 3,761 4.8%
Public Assistance Programs 3,339 4.3%
Health Supportive Services 2,937 3.8%
Personal/Household Goods 2,632 3.4%
Individual and Family Support Services 1,999 2.6%
Employment and Training Programs 1,828 2.3%
Tax Organizations and Services 1,703 2.2%
Holiday Assistance 1,443 1.8%
Community Services 1,228 1.6%
Transportation 1,223 1.6%
Law Enforcement Agencies 1,133 1.5%
Consumer Assistance and Protection 1,062 1.4%
Consumer Complaints 1,007 1.3%
Outpatient Health Facilities 1,007 1.3%
Consumer Regulation 901 1.2%
Social Insurance Programs 857 1.1%
Public Health 706 0.9%
Leisure Activities 633 0.8%
     

 

Statewide


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Statewide    
     
United Way 2-1-1: TOP 25 Service Needs    
     
Period:  7/1/2008 to 6/30/2009    
     
Total Number of Transactions (Calls) 347,946  
Total Number of Service Requests 482,301  
     
Service Request # of Requests % of All Requests
Utilities/Heat 65,767 13.6%
Housing/Shelter 41,798 8.7%
Information Services 38,633 8.0%
Financial Assistance 32,532 6.7%
Outpatient Mental Health Care 32,306 6.7%
Substance Abuse Services 23,327 4.8%
Legal Services 23,137 4.8%
Public Assistance Programs 22,610 4.7%
Food 21,567 4.5%
Health Supportive Services 18,921 3.9%
Individual and Family Support Services 13,285 2.8%
Personal/Household Goods 12,785 2.7%
Tax Organizations and Services 11,721 2.4%
Employment and Training Programs 9,306 1.9%
Transportation 6,940 1.4%
Community Services 6,914 1.4%
Law Enforcement Agencies 6,487 1.3%
Holiday Assistance 5,981 1.2%
Consumer Assistance and Protection 5,804 1.2%
Consumer Complaints 5,717 1.2%
Social Insurance Programs 4,997 1.0%
Consumer Regulation 4,970 1.0%
Outpatient Health Facilities 4,929 1.0%
Leisure Activities 3,964 0.8%
Legal Assistance 3,669 0.8%
     

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