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Maine Points: Maine 211

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Maine Points: Maine 211

With hundreds of hotlines and helplines and thousands of programs offering all types of services to help people lead healthy, independent lives, it can be overwhelming to try and find the right phone number or service for you. You are not alone. Every day, thousands of people across Maine turn to 211.

211 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services. 211 Maine is based in Maine and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our Specialists are trained and friendly; they know we all need help sometimes.

Danny speaks with Nikki Busmanis 211 Maine Program Manager as February is Maine 211 Month and an update on how they have been helping our Mainers through the pandemic.

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