August 9, 2011 will mark the tenth anniversary of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) decision to assign the three-digit dialing code 2-1-1 for public access to community information and referral services / Le 9 août 2011 marquera le dixième anniversaire de la décision du CRTC à l’effet d’affecter le 2-1-1, le code de composition à trois chiffres, à l’accès par le public à des services d’information et d’aiguillage.

As we celebrate National Social Work Month this March, it’s worth taking a moment to consider the work being done by social workers in our province.

“We know that when 211 helps someone find a food bank, an employment centre, or an after school program, their lives are changed for the better.”

by Destiny Bedwell A recent survey by BMO found that only 10% of Canadians who have a disability or a family member who is disabled know about registered disability savings plans, according to a Toronto Sun article. Don’t know what help is out there? Call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ontario.ca to search for the right services designed for your particular needs. [...]

If your goals for 2011 include quitting smoking, gambling or drinking: dial 2-1-1…

by Destiny Bedwell Headlines this week are exclaiming household debt in Canada has surpassed the United States for the first time in 12 years, according to Statistics Canada. Tired of trying to manage your debt reduction strategy alone? There is caring and expert help in your community. Find credit counselling services and other support near you by calling 2-1-1 or [...]

211 is steaming ahead in 2011 to bring 211’s helpline to the rest of Ontario.