When it comes to finding resources and services in your community, it can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Luckily, there are organizations that specialize in providing community information and referral services. In this post, we will discuss what community information and referral services are, how they work, and the benefits of using them.
Community information and referral services are organizations that help connect individuals with the resources they need in their community. These resources can range from food banks to mental health services to housing assistance. These organizations act as a central hub for information about available resources in the community.
Typically, these organizations have trained staff members who can answer questions about available resources, eligibility requirements, and how to access them. They may also provide assistance with filling out applications or making appointments.
The process of accessing community information and referral services is typically simple. Most organizations offer multiple ways to access their services, including:
When an individual contacts a community information and referral service, they will speak with a trained staff member who will ask them about their needs. Based on this conversation, the staff member will provide information about relevant resources in the community.
If the individual needs further assistance accessing these resources, the staff member may provide additional support such as helping them fill out applications or make appointments.
There are many benefits to using community information and referral services, including:
Many companies recognize the importance of supporting community information and referral services. By supporting these organizations financially or through volunteer work, companies can help ensure that individuals in their communities have access to the resources they need.
In addition, companies can partner with community information and referral services to provide additional support for their employees. For example, a company may offer an employee assistance program (EAP) that includes access to community information and referral services for mental health support or financial assistance.
Community information and referral services can provide information about a wide range of resources including food banks, housing assistance, mental health services, legal aid, employment support, transportation assistance, and more.
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the resource. Some programs may have income requirements or require proof of residency. However, many programs are available to all individuals regardless of income or residency status.
No. Community information and referral services are typically free to use.
Community information and referral services are an invaluable resource for individuals in need of support. These organizations provide a central hub for information about available resources in the community, saving individuals time and providing access to a wide range of resources. Companies can play an important role in supporting these organizations and ensuring that their employees have access to the resources they need.
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Community Information & Referral. 24 horas en todo el estado hotline: 211. 2200 N. Central Avenue. Phoenix, AZ 85004. (602) 263-8900 1-800-799-7739. OpenBooks Citizens Aide COVID-19 AZ.Gov Community Information & Referral 24 horas en todo el estado hotline: 211 Find in Google Maps (link is external)
Jan 19, 2023 ... Through the I&R directory, 2-1-1 helpline, and website, anyone in our community can easily connect with thousands of available resources. For more than 55 years, Arizona families and human service workers have relied on Information & Referral. Through the I&R directory, 2-1-1 helpline, and website, anyone in our community can easily connect with thousands of available resources. Information & Referral, which became a program of Our Family Services in 2008, collects and updates information on community services in the six Southern Arizona counties of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Santa Cruz and Yuma. I&R works in partnership with 2-1-1 Arizona, a program of Solari Crisis & Human Services, which collects the information for the rest of the state and operates the 2-1-1 helpline now answering calls from all of Arizona. Together, these two agencies maintain a free, searchable online database of thousands of health and human services across Arizona. Services such as domestic violence shelters, emergency shelter, GED preparation, parenting classes, assistive technology, utilities assistance, food boxes, medical care, jobs training, childcare, legal aid, and counseling. Below are three ways to find services. Questions about the Information and Referral program? Email: lking@ourfamilyservices.org 2590 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712 | (520) 323-1708 For Housing Services Information: housing@ourfamilyservices.org For Donations and General Information: info@ourfamilyservices.org Our Family Services Donor Privacy Policy
DHR Community Information Services (CIS) is your information headquarters. CIS provides a centralized point for information and referral to a comprehensive ... HomeAboutDirectorates and Support OfficesDirectorate of Human Resources (DHR)Community Information Services Click/Tap the image below to download the JBLM Connection for April 2023 DHR Community Information Services provides a centralized point for information and referral to a comprehensive network of internal and external agencies, services and programs. CIS will point you in the right direction. Visit us at one of our main locations in Waller Hall or M&FRC McChord, or call 253-967-7166 / 253-982-2695 Conducts assessments with individuals and Families; and provides assistance and referrals to the appropriate program or agency. Maintains an extensive resource file of local public, private and voluntary service agencies and organizations to assist individuals and Families get the assistance they require. We have CIS staff available to assist you in several locations: Waller Hall, 2140 Liggett Ave. (Lewis-Main) McChord, 100 Col Joe Jackson Blvd. (Located in the Customer Service Mall) Service Member & Family Assistance Center (SFAC), 9059 Gardner Loop (Lewis-Main) Hawk Career Center, 11577 41st Division Dr. (Lewis-North) COMMUNITY INFORMATION SERVICES (CIS) Primary:253-967-7166 Secondary: Joint Base Lewis-McChord WA 98433 Visit the JBLM DHR Page for additional services we offer our community. Be advised: You are leaving the federal government domain to use TimeTap and/or Cognito Forms. Though JBLM has accounts with both TimeTap and Cognito Forms, any private information you provide will be stored for a time on servers with their own privacy policy, not necessarily the same protections provided by a government site. Please read the site's privacy policy and terms of use before uploading information. You have the choice to bypass this system to register for an appointment, class, or event by calling our Family Advocacy Program team at 253-967-5901. The TimeTap and Cognito Forms options are offered as a convenience to our customers. The appearance of hyperlinks to external sites does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or the United States Army of the linked web site or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the Department of the Army does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this Department of Defense website. The link you are being directed to is a nongovernment website that may have different privacy policies with regard to the collection,storage and transmission of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from those of this agency's official website. Proceed with caution on the Internet just as you would on any non-DOD sites.
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