If you need help dial 2-1-1.
211 is Canada’s primary source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services. The
free and confidential service can be accessed 24 hours a day, in more than 150 languages, by phone, chat, text, and web. 211
helps connect people to the right information and services, making their pathway to care and resources a guided and trusted one.
211 is available by phone, chat, website, and text in different regions – dial 2-1-1 to connect to community services.
You can trust 211
Canada’s social infrastructure, and enable people to fully engage in their communities.
across Canada and upholding the highest ethical standards in our interactions and accuracy in our listings.
- 97% (96.6%) would call again or recommend 211 to a friend or family member;
- 89% (88.5%) of callers received the referral they needed;
- 95% of callers were either satisfied or very satisfied with the overall 211 service.
211 service – Contact your local 211 Service Provider
Find help with 211
Alberta Visit Alberta 211
Live Answer | Text | Online Resources | Web Chat | 24/7 | 150+ Languages
[email protected] | Call 211
Calgary / Central & Southern Alberta: 1-855-266-1605
Edmonton / Northern Alberta: 1-888-482-4696
British Columbia Visit British columbia 211
Live Answer | Text | Online Resources | Web Chat | 24/7 | 150+ Languages
[email protected] | Call 211 | 1-888-484-3211
Manitoba Visit Manitoba 211
Live Answer | Online Resources | 24/7 | 150+ Languages
[email protected] | Call 211 | 1-855-275-1197
New Brunswick Visit New brunswick 211
Live Answer | Online Resources | 24/7 | 150+ Languages
[email protected] | Call 211 | 1-855-258-4126
Toll-free TTY: 1-855-405-7446
Newfoundland & Labrador Visit Newfoundland & Labrador 211
Live Answer | 24/7 | Online Resources | 150+ Languages
[email protected] | Call 211 | 1-855-258-4126
Nova Scotia Visit Nova Scotia 211
Live Answer | Text | Online Resources | 24/7 | 150+ Languages
[email protected] | Call 211 | 1-855-466-4994
Northwest Territories Visit Northwest territories 211
Live Answer | 24/7 | 150+ Languages
Call 211 | 1-867-988-6801
Nunavut Visit Nunavut 211
Live Answer | 24/7 | 150+ Languages
Call 211 | 1-867-877-1040
Ontario Visit Ontario 211
Live Answer | Online Resources | 24/7 | 150+ Languages | Web Chat (7 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
[email protected] | Call 211
Toll free – 1-877-330-3213
PEI Visit Prince Edward Island 211
Live Answer | Text | Online Resources | 24/7 | 150+ Languages
[email protected] | Call 211 | 1-844-925-1257
Quebec Visit Quebec 211
(Greater Montreal and Quebec City only)
Live Answer | Online Resources | 150+ Languages | Call 211
East and North of Quebec: Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Centre-du-Québec,
Côte-Nord, Estrie, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches,
Mauricie, MRC Haute-Yamaska, Nord-du-Québec, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean: 1 877-211-9933
West of Quebec: Lanaudière, Laurentides, Laval, Montérégie (except MRC Haute-Yamaska), Montréal, Outaouais: 1 844 387-3598
Saskatchewan Visit Saskatchewan 211
Live Answer | Text | Online Resources | Web Chat | 24/7 | 100+ Languages | Call 211 | 1-306-751-0397
First Nations, Métis and Inuit services and information: http://aboriginal.sk.211.ca/
Services for people experiencing violence and abuse: http://abuse.sk.211.ca/
Parent Central: https://parentcentral.sk.211.ca/
Yukon Visit Yukon 211
Live Answer | 24/7 | Online Resources | 150+ Languages
Call 211 | 1-888-342-1211