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211 LA County

211 LA County

211 LA County is a non-profit organization operating one of the largest resource lines in the nation. Launched in 1981, it connects residents of Los Angeles County to comprehensive social services and disaster support. It coordinates health and human services for individuals and families, including shelters, meals, autism screening, veterans' services, substance abuse programs, health care, mental health services and access to jobs.

Web (including link to online-chat): www.211LA.org

Telephone: Call 2-1-1 within Los Angeles County. From outside the county, (800) 339-6993. For life-threatening emergencies only, 9-1-1.

Hearing-impaired: Call 7-1-1 and ask to be connected to 2-1-1. Or, for TDD, dial (800) 660 -4026.

Mail: PO Box 726, San Gabriel, CA 91778-0726

211 LA offers no walk-in facility for services.


211 LA County