NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
*************************
Feb. 11 is 211 Day across North America, where we collectively raise awareness of the valuable services offered by 211.
In an effort to educate our communities about the services provided by 211, the Ontario Provincial Police detachments within Simcoe County, the Barrie Police Service, the South Simcoe Police Service, the County of Simcoe, and the Simcoe County Paramedic Services have collaborated to launch a 211 awareness campaign.
Did you know?
- 211 is a free, confidential, 24 hour a day, seven day a week helpline
- 211 connects people to local food programs, income and housing assistance, home support services, mental health services, substance use support, and so much more
- 211 offers service in over 150 languages
- 211 navigators can help you navigate the various COVID-19 relief programs
- Across Ontario, 211 is available by phone (dial 2-1-1) or by visiting 211.ca, with a live chat option also available. Texting will be available in the coming weeks.
We understand that during the pandemic people are struggling, and community partners are teaming up to ensure our residents know they are not alone. Help starts now at 211.
The OPP within Simcoe County is teaming up with our emergency service community partners to launch an awareness campaign about #211. The #HelpStartsNow initiative coincides with 211 Day on Thursday! @SouthSimcoePS @BarriePolice @simcoecountyPS@simcoecounty@211Ontario ^kv pic.twitter.com/8JWpteyx6M
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) February 8, 2021
The #HelpStartsNow campaign will feature community champions, local police services, students, paramedics, and many more as we work together to deliver important information about this invaluable, free service. Public safety partners in collaboration with 211, are joining together in a social media campaign to bring awareness to the free support and navigation 211 provides on needs related to employment, housing, food security, mental health and addictions and so much more. As always, 911 is for emergencies.
Please follow along on all our social media accounts to learn more about the services provided:
Ontario Provincial Police:
- Twitter: @OPP_CR (#NottyOPP, #OrilliaOPP, #SGBOPP, #HurWOPP, #CwoodOPP)
- Facebook: @OPPCentralRegion
Barrie Police Service:
- Twitter: @BarriePolice
- Facebook: Barrie Police Service
- Instagram; Barrie Police Service
South Simcoe Police Service:
- Twitter: @SouthSimcoePS
- Facebook: South Simcoe Police
- Instagram: South Simcoe Police Service
County of Simcoe:
- Twitter: @simcoecounty
- Facebook: County of Simcoe
- Instagram: CountyofSimcoe
County of Simcoe Paramedic Services:
- Twitter: @simcoecountyPS
- Facebook: Simcoe County Paramedic Services
- Instagram: Paramedics of Simcoe County
211 Ontario:
- Twitter: @211Ontario
- Facebook: Ontario 211
- Instagram: 211Ontario
"Our 211 collaboration with our community partners is yet another innovative way that the OPP is providing service excellence to the citizens of Simcoe County and the Muskoka District. 211 will provide increased access to services for people who are struggling and require information, and connection to supports"- Dwight Peer, Chief Superintendent, Central Region, Ontario Provincial Police
"211 is like the best kept secret that we want everyone to be aware of. 911 is for emergencies. 211 is there with a helping hand, a guiding voice to help you navigate through the day to day challenges many of us are facing." -Pamela Hillier, 211 Central East Ontario
*************************
