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Published: 2012-07-18 19:46:19
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Posted: July 18, 2012

'211' system now available in Cumberland County

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Fayetteville, N.C. — The United Way of Cumberland County on Tuesday activated a new call system to help users with everything from day care to food and shelter.

The N.C. 2-1-1 system is free and operators will be able to identify agencies that might be able to assist them in the fields of health and human services.

Callers can receive information about mental health aid, job training, support for the elderly and suicide prevention.

Funding for the program is from a partnership among United Way, city and county governments, and local healthcare providers.

The 2-1-1 system program covers about 86 percent of North Carolina.

Copyright 2012 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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"Another program designed to help all the other programs make sure people collecting free stuff get more free stuff. And this will make easier for them to get free stuff."

Like you never asked for help for anything.
ALL HAIL ME
July 19, 2012 9:49 a.m.
What a fantastic idea. Definitely a good resource for those in need.
Click to view my profile piene2
July 19, 2012 8:42 a.m.
Another program designed to help all the other programs make sure people collecting free stuff get more free stuff. And this will make easier for them to get free stuff.
kermit60
July 19, 2012 8:33 a.m.
Ok, I'm confused. Is it only for Cumberland County or 86% of NC?
sabby06
July 19, 2012 8:27 a.m.
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