Wiregrass 211 - Connections

  211 Connects 2 nd Quarter Report – January-March 2025 Connections Made This Quarter Wiregrass 211 received its HeartSafe designation from SouthEast Health Foundation on January 31st.  Our team received Hands Only CPR training in preparation for the designation, and we were awarded an AED which is housed at our office. Wiregrass 211 participated in the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s Spotlight on Business at the Dothan Civic Center in February.    Marc attended the 211 Connects Alabama Quarterly Meeting in Prattville in February.  The group is working on several projects to enhance 211 services throughout Alabama.  More information to come!  Our team completed online training for AARP Caregivers certifications. 211 WORKS – A-RESET A young woman, struggling with unemployment and searching for a fresh start, reached out to 211 on her mother’s advice. With hope in her heart, she connected with us, and we enrolled her in the ARESET Employment and Train...

  AARP/211 Caregiver Support Program Local Help for Family Caregivers in the Wiregrass You may not think of yourself as a family caregiver, but if you are helping someone with daily activities, like getting dressed, medication management and transportation to and from appointments, then you are a family caregiver. Today, more than 1 in 5 Americans are caring for a family member or close friend, and while it is one of the most important roles you may play, it is often stressful and overwhelming.  No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities — having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier. That’s why AARP and 211 Connects Alabama have teamed up to offer tailored family caregiving support through your local 211 in the Wiregrass. This free service is available by simply dialing 211, where you’ll be connecte...