NJ 2-1-1 Partnership
Cause Area
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Employment
- Homeless & Housing
- Hunger
Location
PO Box 504Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To make a critical connection between individuals and families seeking health or human services and the community referrals best able to meet their needs.
Description
NJ 2-1-1 is a free, statewide system designed to connect people in need of assistance with service providers who can help, while adhering to standards and procedures that focus on compassionate concern and client-driven response.
The statewide information and referral service began in 2002 when the United Ways of New Jersey spearheaded efforts to give people in need an easy way to find health and human services by encouraging the Board of Public Utilities to designate the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership as the sole administrator of the three digit dialing code. Statewide coverage began in 2005. The United Ways of New Jersey work to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. By affording the leadership to make 2-1-1 available to New Jersey residents, they are making an impact on lives every day.