Public Safety event

MHCC Public Safety hosted an event on Thursday for 211info, an organization that provides information on available health and human services resources to Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Kathy Wai, 211info community outreach specialist, explained the different services offered, including information on family services, food and housing.

The database for 211info includes 8,000 to 9,000 resources and covers more than 50,000 programs in Oregon.

The service offers specialized lines for family guidance, for parents and carevigers for chidlren under 8; maternal and child health; advocacy for women’s reproductive and children’s health issues; Health Connect, information on healthcare; and military and veterans.

Users may call, text or email 211info from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The organization offers bilingual services.

The database can also be accessed on the website, 211info.org.