| Organization |
United Way of the Bay Area.
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| Program |
HELPLINK/211. |
| Address |
221 Main Street, Suite 300. San Francisco CA 94105 |
| Phone |
211 (San Francisco); 800-273-6222 or 415-808-HELP (4357) (HELPLINK Bay Area); 415-808-4300 (administration) |
| Fax |
415-856-0905 |
| Text Telephone |
415-808-4440 |
| Hours |
24 hours, Monday through Sunday (211) |
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8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Answering service is available after hours (HELPLINK Bay Area) |
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8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (Administration) |
| Description |
Provides free, confidential, comprehensive, multilingual information and referral for anyone needing services from Bay Area health and human service agencies. Following a thorough assessment, referrals are given and follow-up calls will be made to determine if services were received. Offers 2-1-1, an easy to remember 3 digit phone number, 24 hours daily for San Francisco callers and a toll free phone number, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. for callers outside of San Francisco County. Also offers the Immigrant Assistance Service to immigrants, refugees and asylees, and referrals to local self help and mutual support groups covering a variety of topics. Volunteer opportunities are available. |
| Fee |
None for information and referral. |
| Application |
Apply by phone or online. |
| Transportation |
Muni (1 California or 41 Union) and BART/Muni Metro (Embarcadero station). |
| Accessibility |
Yes. |
| Language |
Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish. Interpreter service is available. |
| Officer |
Anne Wilson, CEO UWBA; Edward Scheonberger, HELPLINK Director. |
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