Ohio 211, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (Ohio DCY), is expanding 211 service statewide. All 88 counties in Ohio will have access to 211 service. Expansion counties will have a rolling launch schedule through June 2026.

Expansion Counties

Expansion counties are indicated on the map in gold. 211 service for expansion counties will be provided by the existing network of Regional 211 Providers.

Read the Governor's Press Release

Counties that will be part of the expansion include:

Adams
Auglaize
Belmont
Coshocton
Darke
Defiance
Erie
Fayette
Fulton
Gallia
Guernsey
Hancock
Harrison
Henry
Highland

Hocking
Jackson
Lawrence
Meigs
Mercer
Monroe
Noble
Paulding
Pike
Putnam
Scioto
Stark
Van Wert
Vinton
Williams

Enhanced 211 Service for Families with Children

In addition to expanding statewide, the partnership with DCY will support increased screening and referrals of families with children to key programs that will impact DCY’s three bold goals:

  • Giving every baby a fighting chance
  • Giving every child a strong start, and
  • Keeping families together

Partner with Ohio 211

Ohio 211 is seeking state and local organizational partners to support our work. Some ways that partners can help include the following:

  • Inviting Ohio 211 to speak to statewide or local networks of providers.
  • Providing information on your organization’s services for inclusion in the 211 resource directory to the Regional 211 provider or to Ohio 211 for statewide services.
  • Promotion of 211 to expansion county residents when it launches in your county. Ohio 211 will be creating a marketing toolkit to support partners in this effort.
  • Identifying ways to collaborate with Ohio 211 to streamline access to services for residents of Ohio.
  • Supporting Ohio 211 advocacy efforts by sharing how 211 benefits your organization and residents of your community.

If you are interested in partnering with Ohio 211 or your Regional 211 Provider, we would love to talk with you. Please complete our Contact Us form.

211 is different from 911 and 988 services.

  • Calls to 211 focus on daily needs and long-term support that help families stay safe and stable.
  • Calls to 911 address emergencies such as fires, medical issues, or crimes.
  • Calls to 988 support people experiencing thoughts of suicide, mental health crises, or emotional distress.

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