ASK Lisa By Lisa Sydnor
The staffofof CAREGIVER Magazine is committed to The staff CAREGIVER Magazine is committed to connecting those in need with services and programs. If you have a question connecting those in need with services and programs. or you are looking for services, call 405-314-7840 or email
Ifl.sydnor@betterwithageok.com; you have a question, 405-314-7840 includecall your name and phone number in the message. We can help you find resources such as
or email l.sydnor@betterwithageok.com 211; NewView Oklahoma; Will Rogers Senior Center; aInclude home healthname care agency; a placenumber to live, fraud prevention, etc. your and phone in the message.
HERE IS THE 411 ON HEARTLINE 2-1-1 ASKLisa gets inquiries about many different needs. The best thing we do is REFER and one of the best referrals is HeartLine 211. Recent requests included: finding food pantries; need for pet food, housing needs, and issues, financial assistance and suicide prevention. HeartLine 211 is just that – it is the heart of, and a direct line to, critical information on social services available in Oklahoma. The past three years have brought home the reality that many life circumstances can leave you in a crisis situation. The aftermath of a storm, loss of a job, domestic abuse, mental health struggles, hospitalization, bills, and loss of your housing are only a few of the reasons cited as causing need. HeartLine 2-1-1 provides resources and support to assist as you get back on your feet. If you are struggling with recent current events and feeling anxious, sad or fearful, HeartLine is here to support you 24 hours a day. Dialing into one of the 211 helplines, using the chat service, or texting, 211will connect you to health and social services assistance to aid in mental wellness. You don’t have to face your toughest times alone. For immediate help, dial the 24-hour-a-day helpline numbers:
2-1-1 Community resource line dial 2-1-1 now or text your zip code to 898-211 Browse resources online (all service lines) Do you need social and human services for you, a loved one, friend, or client? Consult the 211 online resource database.at www. heartlineoklahoma.org HeartLine 211 is funded by state, 16
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