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Text Option Now Available Via 211 In DuPage County
Residents can now text 211 to connect with resources for legal aid, food, income support and more. See how to set up the service.
DUPAGE COUNTY — DuPage County residents now have another way to access resources for help related to income, legal aid, food and other needs. The county recently announced that its 211 line will also be available via text.
"Texting 211 initiates a conversation with a live, specially trained operator who will efficiently connect you to the right resources," DuPage County Human Services Chairman Greg Schwarze said in a statement.
He added, "By expanding the 211 Helpline to include texting, we're improving our ability to connect residents with resources and support, bridging the gap between struggle and solutions. We're very excited about this new feature and the help it will provide our residents."
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To set up texting via 211, residents must first text their zip code to 898211 to set up the service. After setup, residents can text 211 anytime to learn about help with:
- Clothing
- Disability assistance
- Disaster aid
- Employment
- Food
- Health and wellness
- Housing
- Income support
- Legal aid
- Veteran aid
DuPage County reports that the 211 help line has been used by some 8,000 residents since it was first made available in late 2022.
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