A new community resource came launched within the past several week in the North Central Kentucky area.
United Way of Central Kentucky announced earlier this month, the launch of a new community service called 211. Citizens can use dial 211 on their phone or visit the group’s website to find critical services within the local area.
Megan Stith, President and CEO, told WVIH.com that the new service is a result of a year long effort to seek out community services and programs to help individuals who need assistance with everyday needs or specific support needs. Stith said the resources available include areas of utility assistance, crisis intervention, support for seniors, youth and families, financial literacy and basic necessities to name a few.
When citizens in Meade, Hardin, Breckinridge, Grayson, and Larue counties call the twenty four hour, seven day a week 211 call center, they will speak confidentially with a resource specialist, who will help guide the caller to the resources near their location. The local 211 service is one of five 211 centers in the state assist with community needs. 211 is free to use through the generous donations of several local business partners.
Stith said the local 211 one will serve as a model program for other United Way offices to develop the implement the expansion of services in other areas of the state and nation. Stith along other representatives are working to spread the word of the community resource by visiting local government agencies and community information outlets along with social media.
Anyone with questions about the 211 service, may contact United Way of Central Kentucky by calling their Elizabethtown office at (270) 737-6608, follow them on social media or visit their website here.
You may watch our interview with Meagan Stith on the new 211 service by visiting our “On Demand” section.
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