Here's
a sample of some of the more commonly asked questions
we help callers with at 2-1-1:
I'm worried that my teenager might be using drugs. What should I do? Who
can
help me make smart decisions?
Where can I get more information about a charity that's been asking me for
a
contribution?
Is my mother eligible for Meals-on-Wheels?
My spouse becomes violent sometimes. Where can I turn? What are my options?
My friend is going to be evicted from her apartment soon. What help might be
available to her?
My father is increasingly depressed. What should I do to get him some help?
The power company says it's going to disconnect my electricity. Is there
anything I can do?
Sometimes at the end of the month I don't have enough money to cover both
my
medications and groceries. Is there help available for me?
Are there homeless people in Lake County? Can I help them somehow?
Since the death of my husband, my ten-year old son seems "lost", and
is
having trouble in school. Is there help available?
I'd like our family to spend more quality time together. Are there any good
parent/child activities I should know about?
My father-in-law is having a harder time remembering things — we're
concerned that he shouldn't be alone anymore. What help can I access for
him?
I'd like to do some volunteer work — where should I start?
Where can I get training in first aid and CPR?
I'm worried because my toddler isn't speaking yet — how can I find
out if
there might be a problem?
Friends have suggested that professional counseling might help me deal more
effectively with my family situation. Where should I turn?
OK, I'd really, really like to quit smoking this year. Are there programs
available that can help me?
I'd like to re-enter the job market, but it's been a long time and
I'm
afraid that my skills aren't up-to-date. How can I get some help with that?
Are there any health care services for people with no insurance? How about
dental services?
I can't afford the medication my doctor prescribed. Is there help available?
Our company just replaced some office furniture — how do we go about
donating the old furniture?
My husband's company is transferring him, so we're moving out of the
area.
How do we learn about services available in my family's soon-to-be new home
town?
A friend of mine is having a tough time finding a job — I suspect that the
problem may be that he doesn't read very well. Are there classes I could
tell him about?
I love kids, and I've been thinking about starting a day care center. How
do
I begin? What do I need to know about operating my own business?
How do I contact my city council representative? How do I contact my state
representative?
Our school is planning a food drive. Is there a food bank in our area that
we can work with?
We just moved into this area, and I'm looking into child care options. How
can I be sure a program is a good one?
Does anyone offer quality after-school programs in the area?
