211 Connections - March 2025

 

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 Training program for SNAP recipients. Through her dedication and hard work, she successfully completed the program—and today, she proudly holds a job at a local company. Her journey is a testament to the power of support, perseverance, and the life-changing impact of 211!

 

211 CARES - ComfortCALLS A single phone call. A simple question: Are you alright? On the other end, a 72-year-old woman from Ozark fought back tears as she shared the truth—what she needed most wasn’t help, but a listening ear. So, we listened. We talked. And as words flowed, so did comfort, filling the space between us with warmth and understanding. By the end of our conversation, her tears had turned into a smile. "Thank you for listening," she said, "and thank you to all who work at 211." This is the power of human connection. A moment of kindness. A reminder that even in life’s quiet moments, no one should feel alone.

Coming Up  Programs and initiatives beginning 2nd half of FY2025   211 CARES    - AARP Caregiver Program 211 V.I.P.        - Veteran Information Program 211 HOPE      - Homeless Coordinated Entry Program   Wiregrass 211 will be at the following events   04/26/2025        Health & Resource Fair – Clayton-Barbour County 05/07/2025        Older Americans Day – Dothan-Houston County 06/07/2025        Juneteenth Celebration and Business Expo-Dothan   Check our Facebook Page for more events!

 

 

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 connected with trained, compassionate 211 specialists in your community who can help find AARP caregiving resources and identify local organizations to address your specific needs.*
Just call 211 and ask about AARP family caregiving resources in Alabama or visit aarp.org/211care for more information. 

*Note: Any information you provide to 211 will be governed by its privacy policy

for more information please Contact Wiregrass 211:

Dial 211 or 1-888-421-1266

or Text Your Zip Code to 898211