211 New Hampshire

When you are not sure which program to call in New Hampshire, dial 2-1-1. It is a free, confidential service that connects you to local help with housing, utilities, food, mental health, and health care, plus many other everyday needs. You can also call 1-866-444-4211, or reach the service by email or text through 211nh.org.

It is always open. 211 NH is answered by trained Information and Referral Specialists 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. So whether your problem hits on a weekend, a holiday, or the middle of the night, someone can help you find the next step.

The service holds a large, current list of help. Its database has more than 4,000 local listings for health, social, nonprofit, and government programs across the state. It does not list commercial or personal services, so what you get is real help from real agencies.

It is open to everyone at no cost, and your call is confidential. A specialist may ask your age, ZIP code, veteran status, or whether children live in your home. That is only to match you to the right resources. The information is not used to identify you and is not shared without your permission.

Language is not a barrier. 211 NH uses a phone provider that offers live interpreting in more than 200 languages, so you can get help in the language you speak. 211 NH is an initiative of Granite United Way, not a government office, and it also serves people looking for resources in other states.

Know what 211 does and does not do. It points you to the agencies and funds that can help, but it does not pay your bills itself. Its real value is knowing which local programs have money or open intake right now, since that changes from month to month. Keep 211 handy alongside nheasy.nh.gov for SNAP, cash, and Medicaid, and 603 Legal Aid at 1-800-639-5290 for housing legal help.