IMPACT 211 is easy and always at your fingertips. Simply dial 211.
IMPACT 211
The IMPACT 211 resource directory is your guide to family, health, and social services in your area.
Find info for more than 5,000 community programs!
Help us ensure a robust and accurate 211 resource directory
To update information for a program or service already listed in the directory, email resourcechange@impactinc.org.
To apply for inclusion in the 211 resource directory, complete the IMPACT 211 Database Inclusion Application.
Review the 211 Wisconsin Statewide Inclusion/Exclusion Policy.
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2-1-1 Counts offers multiple options to filter data. To see IMPACT 211 data representing calls from Southeastern Wisconsin:
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Wisconsin Social Determinants
of Health Dashboard
211 Wisconsin captures interaction, referral, and follow-up data from the state’s nine contact centers including IMPACT 211. The Wisconsin Social Determinants of Health Dashboard contains crucial information regarding Wisconsin’s public health landscape and how the social determinants of health are affecting our community members. View the dashboard here.
Get connected. Get help.
IMPACT 211 provides a central access point for people who need help to take the first step toward regaining stability. During times of personal crisis or community disaster, the free, confidential helpline, online resource directory, and 211 Wisconsin App make it easy for residents of Southeastern Wisconsin to get connected to information and assistance. In Milwaukee, Waukesha, Kenosha, Racine, Ozaukee, Washington, Dodge, Jefferson, and Walworth counties, help is available by simply dialing 211.
ASSISTANCE IS JUST A TEXT OR CHAT AWAY!
Need help? Text your ZIP Code to TXT-211 (898-211) and IMPACT 211 will respond promptly. Or, click to chat live with a Community Resource Specialist.
Download the 211 Wisconsin app today!
In Milwaukee County, locate food pantries near you using IMPACT 211’s AutoText-Relay service. Text MKEFOOD to 898-211.
Download the IMPACT 211 2025 year-end report
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
IMPACT 211 has these promotional materials available to support you and your clients. Click below to download a desired piece.
IMPACT 211 Bilingual Poster
Contact IMPACT 211 Poster
211 Bilingual Wallet Card
Are you experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless? IMPACT Coordinated Entry provides access to emergency shelter and housing resources.
IMPACT 211 partners with community and government organizations to bring critical services to you. Our featured collaborations include:
Community Partnerships
The City of Milwaukee’s 9-1-1 is NO JOKE campaign reinforces when to call 9-1-1; provides alternatives for non-emergencies that require law enforcement or Fire/EMS response; and promotes 2-1-1 for all social services-related questions and concerns. Campaign messaging is available in English and Spanish. Learn more here.
A public-private Mental Health Navigation (MHN) work group led by Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services, together with affiliates and members of the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership, recognized the challenges people experience when trying to find help for mental health and substance use concerns. The group created navigation resources and tools to help consumers and providers connect with local mental health and substance use services. The mental health navigation resources can be found at HealthyMKE.com/well and feature a variety of free tools that help consumers and providers find mental health and substance use care:
- Printable materials
- Direct links to online resources
- Navigation widget that organizations can embed on their websites