The growing and complex needs of Albertans are being supported in part by an interconnected network called 211. We examine the beginnings and evolution of the 211 network, what it does, and how it is impacting local communities. This episode, we are joined by Stephanie Wright, the 211 Alberta manager, and Danae Dobko, a community resource specialist for 211. Together, we dive into the ins and outs of how 211 works to find Albertans help in increasingly trying times. 

Support: United Way of the Alberta Capital Region 

Connect: 211 Alberta

Learn: https://alberta.cmha.ca/mental-illness-in-canada/ 

Learn: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75f0002m/75f0002m2023004-eng.htm  

Get Involved: https://www.volunteerconnector.org/edmonton/volunteeralberta 

Access 211 support today: 

You can reach 211 anytime 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. 

• Over the phone: Dial 2-1-1 
• Text INFO to 211 
• Live chat 

You can also reach 211 24/7 using one of these toll-free numbers: 

• 1-888-482-4696 (Edmonton & Northern Alberta) 
• 1-855-266-1605 (Calgary, Central & Southern Alberta) 

The GenNEXT podcast team is Alex Bedard, Adam Tymko, Annie Weishaar, Brett Eigner, David Odumade, Sydney Reid, Fever Worede, and Samantha Baxter. GenNEXT is a volunteer committee of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region. If you’d like to learn more or find out how you can be a part of the plan to end poverty, visit MyUnitedWay.ca.