2-1-1 First Call For Help, Inc. (2-1-1 Broward) provides 24-hour comprehensive Helpline and support services for individuals in our community seeking crisis intervention assistance and/or information and referrals to health and human services in Broward County.

What is so special about 2-1-1 First Call For Help (2-1-1 Broward)? Our counselors listen and care and our services are free, confidential and non-judgmental. We treat callers with dignity and respect and focus on caller's feelings and immediate needs, exploring problem solving alternatives, while offering referrals to community resources.

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Sheila J. Smith

President/CEO

 

What is 2-1-1?

2-1-1 is a national, easy to remember, easy to use three digit phone number that will enable people in need to receive 24/7/365 information and referrals to health and human services, crisis/suicide intervention, community resources and disaster related services.

2-1-1 currently serves 196 million Americans, 57% of the US population. As of August 2006 there are 192 active 2-1-1 call systems in 41 states. There are presently 16 2-1-1 call centers serving Florida. 2-1-1 First Call For Help (2-1-1 Broward) is the local provider of 2-1-1.

Simply dialing 2-1-1, or 954-537-0211, connects callers with specially trained information and referral (I&R) counselors who can help the callers begin finding solutions to their problems. The idea is simple— one number to call: 2-1-1. Calls are toll-free, confidential and anonymous from anywhere in Broward County.

 

Downloadable Information Sheets

What is 2-1-1?	About 2-1-1 First Call for Help (2-1-1 Broward)
2-1-1 Helpline Services	Other 2-1-1 Services
Crisis Line	Media Kit
2-1-1 Brochure

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2008-2009 Officers

Dr. Henry W. Mack Chairman Emeritus	John A. Benz Chairman	Lynne Wines Vice Chairman	John T. Degnan Treasurer

2008-2009 Board of Directors

Evan H. Baron, Esq. Baron & Schantz, P.A.	Sandra Bernard-Bastien Children Services Council
Paul Eichner, Esq Bakalar & Eichner	Kim Gorsuch, MSW Florida Department of Children and Families
Gregory Haile Berger Singerman Attorney at Law	Gary Herman Consolidated Credit Counseling Services
Stewart J. Webster The Kiirstan Group	Kip Hunter Kip Hunter Marketing
Gregory B. Solomon G K Foods	Marlene Wilson Broward County Government
Brett Friedman, CPA McGladery & Pullen, LLP	Katie Adler
Dan Schevis