2-1-1 Texas is a program that helps Texans find the services they need. Just dial 2-1-1 or visit the website to find up-to-date information from more than 60,000 state and local programs.

​

To use the Texas 2-2-1 website:

​​

1.  Go to: https://www.211texas.org/cms/

2.  Type in your “Need.”

3.  Enter your “Location.”

4.  Click “Search.”

​

The following search terms will help you get the best results.

​​

PARENT SUPPORT

​

• Finding a parenting class (parenting classes, parenting)

• Finding someone who knows about parenting to come to my house (Home-based parenting education)

• Finding short-term child care in an emergency (respite)

• Finding services for my special-needs child (services for special needs, disability services)

​​

FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING

​

• Finding food for my family (food banks)

• Getting help paying rent (rent assistance)

• Getting help paying utilities (utility assistance)

​​

JOBS

​

• Finding a job (job search/placement)

• Finding a professional to help me find a job (career counseling)

​​

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

​

• Finding rehab or professional help for my drug use (residential or non-residential treatment programs, substance abuse treatment programs)

• Alcoholics Anonymous or AA (alcohol dependency support groups)

​​

STRESS, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OR COUNSELING

​

• Dealing with anxiety or depression (counseling, therapy)

• Finding help managing my life (support groups)

• Dealing with stress (stress management)

​​

FAMILY VIOLENCE

​

• Taking responsibility for my violence and abuse (batter intervention)

• Controlling my anger (anger management)

• Finding a safe place away from my abuser (crisis shelter)

• Getting legal help to deal with family violence (domestic/family violence legal services)