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This joint resolution recognizes February 2025 as 211 Maine Month, highlighting the critical services provided by 211 Maine, a statewide health and human services helpline. The resolution emphasizes 211 Maine's around-the-clock service that offers free and confidential referrals to resources for Maine residents, including interpreter services for non-English speakers. In 2024, the helpline assisted with over 75,000 calls, texts, and emails covering topics such as substance use, housing support, and food resources. The organization also provides essential emergency operations support during natural disasters, helps distribute emergency heating assistance, and manages specialized services like the opiate helpline and Help Me Grow Maine program. By recognizing 211 Maine Month, the resolution celebrates the organization's collaborative efforts between government, nonprofit, and private sectors to improve the quality of life for Maine residents, demonstrating the importance of accessible support services for communities in need.

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=SP0219&snum=132