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Maine Points: 211 Maine

211 is known as the place where people go when they don’t know where else to go. 211 Maine maintains a statewide database of thousands of resources across the state. We have a team of Resource Coordinators whose job is to update the resources.

The 211 Maine Contact Center is based here in Maine. Mainers can connect to specialists and receive information and referrals by calling 211, texting their zip code to 898-211, or visiting our recently redesigned website at 211maine.org.

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