2-1-1
The lifeline to social, health, and community services.
WHAT IS 2-1-1?
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number, similar to 9-1-1, that connects people to a wide range of free health and human services. By simply calling 2-1-1 or accessing www.wa211.org anyone in need can be referred to one of over 5,000 community organizations providing essential services to people in Washington State.
IF YOU NEED
- To apply for Basic Food
- Transportation assistance
- Healthcare support
- Shelter
- Food
- Additional referrals
COUNTIES SERVED
- Adams
- Asotin
- Benton
- Chelan
- Columbia
- Douglas
- Franklin
- Garfield
- Grant
- Kittitas
- Klickitat
- Lincoln
- Okanogan
- Walla Walla
- Whitman
- Yakima
GREATER COLUMBIA 2-1-1 REGION MAP
Basic Food
A program that helps supplement Washington residents’ diets with healthy, nutritious food.
TO APPLY OR RECERTIFY FOR BASIC FOOD
SIMPLY CALL 2-1-1
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A TRAINED BILINGUAL SPECIALIST WILL HELP YOU DECIDE IF YOU QUALIFY.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Live in Washington State
- Meet the household size and monthly income
- Meet citizenship requirements
- If you would like to apply for other DSHS services please visit www.washingtonconnection.org
- Are you an agency interested in partnering with the BASIC FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAM? Please call 509-248-6726, ext. 356
Funded in part by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Basic Food is available to all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or political belief.
Become an Ombudsman
Ensuring the rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals living in long-term care.
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT A SENIOR’S RIGHTS WHO IS LIVING IN A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY?
FREE TRAINING
(36 hour requirement to become certified)
Call 509-453-0480 to learn more or click here to sign up: https://www.waombudsman.org/volunteer/
HELP ENSURE THEIR RIGHTS
- Advocate for resident rights in long-term care facilities
- Resolve quality of life and quality of care concerns
- Work with, and on behalf of, the resident to solve issues
- Provide education and information to empower residents
- Monitor laws, regulations, and policies which affect a residents life
- Provide education about long-term care option
Effective October 18, 2021, and pursuant to the Program’s policies and
procedures, all LTC Ombuds must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must have
provided acceptable proof of full vaccination to the Program in order to enter LTC facilities and
provide on-site Ombuds services to residents on behalf of the LTC Ombudsman Program.
Has Cancer Impacted You or Someone You Know?
GET CONNECTED AND GET ANSWERS
SIMPLY CALL 2-1-1
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
24/7 at www.wa211.org
TRAINED, LOCAL SPECIALISTS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU FIND A NUMBER OF SERVICES, INCLUDING:
- Rental support
- Utility payment assistance
- Food assistance
- Support groups
- Transportation resources including rides to medical appointments
COUNTIES SERVED
- Adams
- Asotin
- Benton
- Chelan
- Columbia
- Douglas
- Franklin
- Garfield
- Grant
- Kittitas
- Klickitat
- Lincoln
- Okanogan
- Walla Walla
- Whitman
- Yakima
