What is 211 used for in Washington State?
2-1-1 connects callers, at no cost, to critical health and human services in their community. If you are unable to find a service, please dial 2-1-1 for assistance. If you are outside of Washington State or having a problem using the 2-1-1 number, please call 1-877-211-9274.
Is there a 211 in Washington State?
Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Washington State and you will reach a highly-trained information and referral specialist who will assess your needs and provide a list of referrals to available resources in your community. Washington 211 has a database of over 27,000 resources to help you find the right services.
What are the 2 Washingtons?
Residents of Washington (known as “Washingtonians”) and the Pacific Northwest simply refer to the state as “Washington”, and the nation’s capital “Washington, D.C.”, “the other Washington”, or simply “D.C.”
What is the ratio of 2 1?
For example if the numbers of boys and girls at a hockey match are in the ratio 2:1 , we know the following information: There are more boys than girls. There are 2 boys for every girl. The number of boys is double the number of girls, which is the same as saying there are half as many girls as boys.
Why is Washington, D.C. not located in a state?
Washington, DC, isn’t a state; it’s a district. DC stands for District of Columbia. Its creation comes directly from the US Constitution, which provides that the district, “not exceeding 10 Miles square,” would “become the Seat of the Government of the United States.”
How do I schedule an appointment at Pierce County Human Services?
Go to blue doors on NE corner of the building. Call 253-353-5502 to schedule. Pierce County Human Services may share personally identifying information about each household with community partners as required to receive services or reporting.
Where can I get help in Pierce and Thurston counties?
Information and referral specialists offer compassion, understanding and advocacy to callers from Pierce, Thurston and Lewis counties. All calls are confidential. To find the resources you need, simply dial 211.
Can this program pay utilities for renters in Pierce County?
Please call 211 to find out about additional programs. Yes, this program CAN pay utilities for eligible RENTERS in Pierce County however, we must process household eligibility and landlord information prior to paying utilities.
What is the Pierce County homeless provider Academy?
In 2014 and 2016, Pierce County hosted Homeless Provider Academies for providers and partners in the community. These trainings consisted of web-based learning, in-person trainings and peer-learning opportunities focused on best practices in case management and service provision.