An easily recognized and remembered 211 number will enable people to find help in their communities quickly and efficiently. A three-digit phone number connecting metro Atlantans to human services via United Way. Atlanta businessman Virgil Williams donated the phone equipment and technology for the system to United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. United Way 211 was created as a community connection to build on the proven successes of First Call For Help and The Volunteer Center in assisting individuals, families and communities to find the help they need or to fill a desire to help. Anyone wanting to offer help or anyone needing access to human services in metropolitan Atlanta.
All calls are confidential.
United Way 211 is a free local call anywhere in the 404,770, and 678 area codes. Please note - Business telephones may not be programmed to allow a 211 call. Please see your business telephone administrator to correct the problem. The call is free within the 13-county metro Atlanta area. United Way 211 is the first three-digit number in the country dedicated to community services.