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New 211 social service phone line launches Friday for Chicago, suburban Cook County

January 27, 2023 / 7:06 AM CST / CBS Chicago

New 211 phone line opens Friday for Chicago, suburban Cook County

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Starting today, a 211 call center will be available for Chicago and suburban Cook County residents.

211 Metro Chicago connects people with essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs.

A launch party for the 211 social service connector will be held this morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

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Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com and Sportskeeda.