Thousands of Services, One Call...
By clicking on the available links below, you will be connected to our 2-1-1 Call Center, Heart of West Michigan United Way. United Way's 2-1-1 connects people to more than 2,900 services in Ionia, Kent, Lake, Montcalm, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Osceola and Oceana Counties including food, shelter, utility assistance, disaster recovery, childcare, transportation, and more. Whoever you are, whatever your needs, 2-1-1 makes it easy to find help for yourself, a neighbor, or a loved one. This service is available 24/7, 365 days a year, for free to the user. Last year, we answered nearly 65,000 calls for help.
Visit 2-1-1 Counts to access recent data on calls and needs on our community.
CALL 9-1-1
FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES
Home Fire
Medical Emergency
Abduction
Robbery
Report Domestic Violence
Suspicious Activities
Heart Attack or Stroke
Impaired Driving
CALL 2-1-1
FOR HELP WITH EVERYTHING ELSE
Housing & Utility Services
Food Pantries
Fraud & Identity Protection
Disaster Relief
Tax Preparation
Veterans Services
Counseling Services
Childcare
Alcohol Treatment
Job Assistance
Legal Services
Healthcare
Credit Counseling
And Many More!
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