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Crisis Help

211 SLO County

24/7 resource navigation - 2 mi from 93405

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A first call when you are not sure where to start. 211 can help find countywide shelter, food, health, housing, transportation, and benefit resources.

What to say when you call

Hi, I need help today. Can you tell me the safest next step and whether I should come in, call another number, or get crisis support now?

Ask if they are accepting people today, what time to arrive, and what to bring. If you are not sure this is the right place, call 211 and ask for a SLO County referral.

Important instructions

211 is a countywide starting point and should stay near the top when you are not sure where to go.

Next steps

Tell 211 what you need first: shelter tonight, food, rent help, transportation, benefits, or crisis support.

Schedule

Phone and text help

Every day: 24 hours

Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211.

Address

Countywide phone and text service
San Luis Obispo County, CA 93405

Hours

Available 24/7 by phone. Text your zip code to 898-211.

Check-in hours

No in-person check-in. Call 211 or text 93405 to 898-211.

Meals

211 can refer you to current food pantries, meals, and distribution sites.

Showers and hygiene

211 can refer you to showers, laundry, restrooms, and hygiene supplies.

Documents

No documents needed to call or text.

Who it helps

Anyone in San Luis Obispo County looking for local help.

Available to anyone looking for San Luis Obispo County resources.

Services

  • Referrals
  • Shelter information
  • Food help
  • Utility and rent support
  • Crisis navigation

Languages

English, Spanish, interpretation available

Informacion en espanol

Llame al 2-1-1 o envie su codigo postal por texto al 898-211 para encontrar ayuda local.

211 es un buen primer paso si no sabe a donde ir.

Tags

open nowSpanishfamiliesveteransyouthwalk-inshousing prevention

Source

211 SLO / United Way of San Luis Obispo County

Checked Apr 12. Updated Apr 10. Call or check the website before traveling.