PA 211: Get Connected. Get Help. We provide free, confidential referrals to resources that can help you with needs like housing, food, and bills.

Lemoyne, PA
Joined June 2020
Please join us in welcoming Melody Zimmerman to UWP’s Public Policy team. We are very excited to have Melody on board as the Policy & External Affairs Manager!
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Shapiro Administration Warns Of Potential SNAP Benefits Scam, Reminds Public Of Safe Ways To Apply For Assistance: bit.ly/3Q4fqTJ
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Whether it is the @WSJ_Online or @CBSNews, major media outlets recognize the power and value of 211. @PA211GetHelp helped over 1.2 million Pennsylvanians with basic needs in 2023. To continue to do so efficiently and effectively, greater Commonwealth investment is needed.
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We will definitely be rocking around this Christmas tree! #iamprek
#Prek students across the commonwealth created beautiful ornaments to adorn the Capitol Christmas tree. We can't wait to see it lit up tomorrow! #iamprek
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. May we take this time to raise awareness on domestic violence and how we can help those who are currently victims in our communities. To contact the NDVH call 1.800.799.7233, text “START” to 88788, or chat 🔗thehotline.org/
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UWP is hiring an Administrative Coordinator! Do you have a background in administrative support, customer service, and managing social media? This may be the career for you! To learn more about this position and its benefits, visit: bit.ly/uwpadmincoord
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#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek is a reminder that #MentalHealth is health. This week, and always, make it a priority to check in on your mental health and explore our resources 👉🏾 bit.ly/3UOglIL 🎨: @intoactionus
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1 in 15 homes in the U.S. has high radon levels, and radon causes around 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Testing + taking steps to reduce radon levels in homes can save lives: bit.ly/3RjgxQP #HealthyLungMonth
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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Most women have some risk factors, but do not get breast cancer. Talk with your doctor about ways you can lower your risk + about screening for breast cancer.
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It's Mental Illness Awareness Week. 🧡 Let us remember mental health knows no bounds and supporting it is a responsibility we all share. Together we can open doors to have conversations that matter. Conversations have the power to dispel darkness and bring hope. #TalkAwayTheDark
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Preparedness Month is winding down. We know. We're sad, too. Chat with your family about what you'd do in an emergency. Talk about: 👵 Emergency contacts 🐶 What you'll do with pets 🏫 Safe meeting places
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DYK? Most homeowners’ & renters’ insurance do NOT cover flood damage. Learn about flood insurance options from @PAInsuranceDept + #BeReady for a disaster or emergency: insurance.pa.gov #PreparedinPA
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Our future is bright! 🌟🚀 Nittany AI Alliance is a partner for our upcoming UWCC Social Innovation Series, and we can't wait to see how these innovative teams are harnessing AI for social good. 🤝👏 @unitedwaypa @RAYZEAPP @PSUNittanyAI #AIForGood #Innovation #SocialGood 💡🌐
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Today marks the first day of #SuicidePreventionMonth, and suicide prevention begins with all of us. Learn the risk factors and warning signs, and join us this month as we share suicide prevention resources, information, and more. 💙
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Si estás pasando por un momento difícil con tu #saludmental, el 988, la Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis está disponible las 24 horas del día, todos los días del año. ¡Y los servicios de mensajes de texto y chat ya están disponibles en español!
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As Hurricane Idalia makes landfall, 211 is here to help with natural disaster resources and non-emergency assistance. Call 211 or visit 211.org -- 211 specialists are available 24/7 and calls can be anonymous.
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International Overdose Remembrance Day is a time to remember … Remember the loved ones we’ve lost. Remember that this is a disease. Remember that we still have so much work to do. Help is available: ☎️ Call 1-800-662-HELP 📍 Find treatment: ddap.pa.gov/Pages/Find-Treat…
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Getting ready to reenter the workforce? From resume help to proper attire and even transportation, PA 211 Southwest can help. Learn more at pa211sw.org or by dialing 2-1-1.
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We all experience loss and process grief differently. Some people feel stress, anger, or confusion. These feelings are normal. Don’t process these emotions alone. Call the Support & Referral Hotline at 1-855-284-2494. #GriefAwareness
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Together, we can work to invest in high-quality care and education so our children can pursue their passions, like music, at a young age. #iamprek #Working4Children
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