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Last updated on Tuesday, April 19, 2016
(BEDFORD) - Each year United Way 2-1-1 helps thousands of people connect with local, state, and government resources to meet their needs. 2-1-1 continues to make connections in the community by linking callers in need with valuable resources.
United Way 2-1-1 connects residents in 9 south central Indiana counties (Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Lawrence, Orange, Scott, and Washington) with comprehensive and up-to-date information about basic health and human needs including: governmental services, health services, and social services.
In the first quarter, 2-1-1 received 68 requests for service from Lawrence County and provided 217 referrals.
Lawrence County residents called with the following top three requests:
There were 10 Unmet Needs for the quarter. The majority of Unmet Needs were Utility Assistance requests at 3 Unmet Services. Most of the Unmet Services resulted from the caller not being eligible.
Top Referral Sources:
Dial 2-1-1 seven days a week, 24 hours a day to talk to a live help specialist or browse our online directory.
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