The line is designed for people to call and give information about possible issues they see with underage drinking in your community. It will give Cheaha the data to begin new programs to try and help the 44 percent of teenagers that are drinking alcohol by age 11.
Cheaha prevention specialist Richard Bonds said, “This tip line is not for emergency purposes. It is not designed to call if you see a child drinking alcohol and driving at midnight. That is a police emergency issue. 2-1-1 is a resource and information line.”
The tip line option is available to residents of South Talladega County, but other services provided by 2-1-1 can be used by all Alabamians.
Dialing 2-1-1 offers callers free information and referral services to human service organizations. Callers will always speak with a real person who will assess their needs, help to solve problems and refer them to local resources who can assist them.
It is a local call from anywhere in the state and is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Services offered vary from area to area, but some of the subjects 2-1-1 can offer help with include:
• Basic human needs such as food banks, clothing closets, shelters, and rent and utility assistance.
• Physical and mental health services such as health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, children’s health insurance programs, medical information lines, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention, victims’ services, and rehabilitation.
• Employment support such as Earned Income Tax Credit financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance and education programs.
• Crisis intervention for people who need to find immediate help during disasters including information on emergency shelters, food distribution centers, state and federal assistance, volunteer opportunities and possibly other information such as finding clean-up crews and potable water, ice and food.
• Support for older Americans and persons with disabilities including adult day care, activity center meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services, and specialized services for both young and old with disabilities.
• Support for children, youth and families including advocacy, empowerment, child care, after-school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring and protective services.
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