Need help? Choose from four easy ways to reach 211 Wisconsin.
Our partners make us strong
Partnership is essential for the 211 Wisconsin System to sustain and thrive. Whether you maintain an agency database listing, make a contribution, form a unique partnership, act as an advocate, or volunteer your time and talents, your support ensures fellow Wisconsinites can find vital services in times of need.
Partnership makes you stronger too! When your listing is included in the 211 online database, we share your information with key statewide data partners, such as 988, Department of Workforce Development, and regional health systems — giving your services even greater exposure.
211 Wisconsin online database
Our comprehensive and trusted online database includes more than 12,000 agencies and networks across Wisconsin — ranging from recognized health and human services providers to small community-based organizations. Explore the advantages of listing with 211, find out if your agency is listed in our database, or take a moment to ensure your current listing is accurate and up to date.
Quick database links:
Flexible technology
211 provides a fast and efficient way to connect those in need with organizations able to assist through a single well-recognized, easy-to-remember number. Our technology is flexible and expandable, enabling 24/7 caller response from contact centers across the state, with text and chat options also available.
Curated content
Our online database is consistently updated and maintained by 211 Wisconsin and our eight regional contact centers to include emerging information, yet also carefully curated to eliminate false positives and out-of date information, which is common in a simple Google search. All 211 records are indexed within an accredited taxonomy system and standardized according to robust inclusion/exclusion protocols. Records are updated annually at the agency, site, and service levels, and all listings are geocoded in real time. Our careful administration helps ensure those seeking assistance get the right information, right away.
Time for an update?
211 Wisconsin relies upon our community service providers to let us know about any updates or changes to your services. Update your listing.ADVANCED SEARCH OPTION JUST FOR PARTNERS
Want to search the 211 Wisconsin database using specific criteria such as a topic, agency, or service name? Our advanced search option may help you find the information you want more efficiently. Simply click the link above to start your search.
Need help right away? Dial 211 or 877-947-2211 at any time.
211 Wisconsin inclusion policy
Our database inclusion policy outlines criteria necessary for agencies, organizations, and networks to be listed with 211. It also explains what we do not collect. 211 Wisconsin regional centers may have additional guidelines that they follow to determine what is included and excluded from the 211 community resource database. Please call your local 211 with questions or for more information.
Read our inclusion policy and download a copy.
Give to 211 Wisconsin
211 Wisconsin is not a government service and depends on community support to operate. Your contribution helps ensure that we're here, 24/7, to connect Wisconsin residents to vital services such as food, shelter, health care, utility assistance, mental health care, substance use services, and much more. Your gift to the 211 Wisconsin System supports our professional staff and infrastructure.
Let's work together
There are many ways for organizations to partner with 211. Together we can address complex challenges and build stronger communities throughout our state. Consider using our community services directory to:
- Connect Wisconsinites with local community services
- Create a curated view of the database, to support more targeted searching
- Utilize 211 data in your own software or tool, to create access to 211 community services
Or, expand your reach through a special project, such as:
- Utilizing 211's 24/7 contact center services
- 211 navigator teams
- Wisconsin CareHub
- Wisconsin Information Referral Exchange (WIRE)
- Data analytics
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Advocate
Has 211 helped you or someone you love? Share the importance of the work we do with community leaders, legislators, funders, and fellow citizens.
Volunteer
By sharing your time or talents with a local organization, you can make a real difference in the lives of people in your community. Learn more about volunteering and volunteer opportunities throughout Wisconsin.
