Connect to Essential Services with 211
Help Starts Here
211 is Canada’s primary source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services. In most of Canada, the free and confidential service can be accessed 24 hours a day, in more than 150 languages, by phone, chat, text, and web. 211 connects people to the right information and services, making their pathway to care and resources a guided and trusted one.
The 211 service is provided across Canada by United Way Centraide Canada and a national network of 211 Service Providers.
211 is available by phone, chat, text and website. You do not have to give your name or personal details to ask for information. Dial 2-1-1 to connect to community services near you.
Mental Health Week 2026
A Simple Number, A Stronger Safety Net: Why 211 Matters for Mental Health
Mental Health Week invites important national conversations about stigma, treatment, and the growing strain on Canada’s mental health system. Yet one of the most common and preventable sources of distress often remains invisible…
Find your 211
Find assistance with food, housing, healthcare, employment and more. Our online tools and live navigators will provide immediate information and support. Choose your province/city to be directed to the correct 211 service. Full list of 211 Service Providers
Download the 211 App!
Get the 211 app on your mobile device and search for help, support and community services anywhere in Canada.
