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Losing a job can be an overwhelming and isolating experience. Often times, it's hard to know where to turn for help. Fortunately, there are many agencies and programs that can help you through this difficult time, and we'll help you find them.

United Way 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, free and confidential phone number that connects callers in La Porte county to locally trained specialists who can assess your needs and link you to services through a comprehensive database.

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United Way of LaPorte County and 2-1-1 continue to distribute discount prescription cards for those who do not have prescription insurance. These cards save 20 percent to 50 percent off the cost of prescriptions. The cards are free, and anyone in need can dial 2-1-1 to receive the card or print the card below by clicking the print icon on this page.

211 info line expands to LaPorte County

By JOSEPH DITS
Tribune Staff Writer

LaPorte County residents now can call the toll-free information line 211 to find social services where they can either receive or offer help.

Calls can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It may be dialed on cell phones or land lines.

And starting Friday, the public will be able to access the Web site www.myuw211.org to search for the same resources or to do a live chat with the 211 staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central time) Mondays through Fridays.

http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100114/News01/1140353/-1/googleNews

2-1-1 Offers listings of food, health care providers to county

Submitted photo Information and referral specialist John Sovinski is shown at the 2-1-1 call center in South Bend, which fields calls from Marshall, Fulton and Elkhart counties in addition to calls from St. Joseph County residents.

By Derek Smith

Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 12:36 AM CST

Staff Writer

LA PORTE — When she was working in St. Joseph County for a home-based family preservation agency, Vicki Burge, a resident of La Porte, found herself picking up her phone and dialing 2-1-1 more than a few times.

“Once, I had a family who lost everything — their car, their home. The dad lost his job, and things spiralled out of control,” said Burge, now the social services director for the La Porte Salvation Army. “We used 2-1-1 very often with that family.” http://www.heraldargus.com/articles/2009/12/10/news/local/doc4b2047ecb5114107659670.txt

LaPorte County to Launch 2-1-1 Information Service

LaPorte County plans to launch a 2-1-1 telephone service on Jan. 15. The 2-1-1 service is a three-digit dialing number that connects individuals in need with community-based, faith-based and government health and human service programs. According to LaPorte County United Way, which has contracted with the regional 2-1-1 center at United Way of St. Joseph County for the local service: “This free and confidential service will be available to callers 24 hours a day for a myriad of needs, including food, financial assistance, housing, shelter, legal aid, support groups, and many more. http://www.whatsnewlaporte.com/2009/12/10/laporte-county-to-launch-2-1-1-information-service/