KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Gryphon Place has teamed with Michigan 2-1-1 and their affiliates in celebration of National 2-1-1 Day.
According to Gryphon Place, 2-1-1 is a statewide information and referral service that gets people connected to resources in their area. This service is available 24/7.
To get connected to this free and confidential service, individuals can dial 2-1-1 or text their zip code to 898-211.
Gryphon Place is one of only seven regional 2-1-1 centers in Michigan.
Services that Gryphon Place provides through 2-1-1 include, but are not limited to, the following:
- After-school programs
- Housing assistance
- Utility assistance
- Tax scheduling
- Food pantries
- Mental health services
Over 800 agencies and 1,400 programs are all interconnected through the 2-1-1 service, which serves around 60,000 people annually.
More information about 2-1-1 and the services it provides can be found at the Gryphon Place website or the Michigan 2-1-1 website.
