Getting to Know Community Resources

Introduction

Communities offer a variety of resources and programs to help educate teens about critical health and community issues. On the Web site below, you will read about a program known as 2-1-1 helps people across the country get the help they need. On the Web site below, you will learn more about 2-1-1 and how it can be used to help you to find information about programs and resources in your own community.

Link to explore: United Way – 2-1-1

http://national.unitedway.org/211/index.cfm

• Start at the " United Way – 2-1-1" Web site.
• Read through the page, taking notes as you go.
• When you are done, answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the information provided, research and make a list of the health education programs that are available in your community.

1			What is 2-1-1?
2			When someone calls 2-1-1, what happens?
3			Why do many people end up going without the human services they need?
4			What are four examples of the kinds of services the 2-1-1 System can provide information about and referrals to?
5			How can the 2-1-1 System help during a disaster like a hurricane?