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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Dr. Henry W. Mack, Chairman

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

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2007-2008 211 Broward Board of Directors

OFFICERS

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Evan H. Baron, Esq.		Sandra Bernard-Bastien Children Services Council
Paul Eichner, Esq		Kim Gorsuch Department of Children and Families
Gregory Haile Berger Singerman Attorney at Law		Gary Herman Consolidated Credit Counseling Services
Steve E.S. Higgins MoneyGram International		Kip Hunter Kip Hunter Marketing
Brandy Mustain Flagler Bank		Gregory B. Solomon Grace Kennedy
Marlene Wilson Broward County Government

Accreditations, Certifications and Affiliations

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2-1-1 First Call for Help of Broward

3217 NW 10th Terrace

Suite 307

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

Telephone: (954) 390-0493

Fax: (954) 390-0499

Email: Admin [at] 211-broward.org