Agency Details:

For every day needs and in times of disaster, 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects Bay Area residents with community services. Operated by United Way, Eden I&R and Contra Costa Crisis Center, this free, confidential, 24-hour multilingual information line also serves as a vital link for individuals seeking to volunteer and provide resources to nonprofit organizations. Learn more at www.211bayarea.org.

Description:
For every day needs and in times of disaster, dial 2-1-1 in San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties to access hundreds of community services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained, caring professionals can help you answer questions such as:

Can my elderly mother get in-home support?
What do I do if I don't have enough money for rent?
Is there an after-school program in my neighborhood?
Where can my friend find drug treatment?
Can my sister get counseling for depression?
Where can I find volunteer opportunities?
…and so many more!

2-1-1 phone service is free, confidential and available in over 150 languages. You can also find the help you need by searching our online database.

Contact people:

Aditi Aggarwal, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Helen Rosen, Vice President, (phone), (email)

Address:

221 Main Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94105 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.211bayarea.org

Directions:

From US-101 S/Golden Gate Bridge •Take US-101 S towards San Francisco over Golden Gate Bridge. •US 101 will become Lombard Street •After 1 mile, turn right onto Van Ness Avenue. •Turn Left onto Broadway and through the Broadway Tunnel. •Turn Right onto the Embarcadero. •Turn Right onto Folsom St. •Turn Right onto Main St. From South San Francisco/ San Mateo •Take US-101 N towards San Francisco. •Take I-80 E towards Bay Bridge/Oakland/Seventh St. /US 101 N. •Take the Fourth St. exit towards Embarcadero. •Merge onto Bryant St. •Turn Left onto 3rd St. •Turn Right onto Folsom St. •Turn Left onto Main St. OR From South San Francisco/ San Mateo •Take 280 N. towards San Francisco to the King Street Exit •Merge on to King Street •King Street becomes Embarcadero •Turn Left onto Folsom Street •Turn Right onto Main Street From East Bay •Take I-80 West over Bay Bridge towards San Francisco. •Take the Harrison St. exit on the left towards Embarcadero. •Merge onto Fremont St. •Turn Right onto Folsom St. •Turn Left onto Main St. From BART/MUNI Underground: Take BART or MUNI underground to the Embarcadero Station. When you come up from the underground system, you will be on Market Street. Walk 3 blocks south on Main Street to get to 221 Main.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Embarcadero Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10   Nearest Bus Stop: 1 California at Howard, 4 minutes minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No

Last updated on July 6, 2009