Need Assistance? Kane County 211 is Available to Help

If you need assistance with food, utility bills, rent, or other needs, Kane County 211 is available to help 24/7.

  • Trained information and referral specialists answer 211 calls/, assess the needs of each caller and link them to the best available information and services. 
  • The phone lines are staffed 24/7/365.
  • Calls are 100% confidential.
  • Help is available in 150 languages.
  • The number one reason people call 211 is to get help paying rent and utility bills.
  • 211 can assist residents with a full range of human services, including help for food, clothing, shelter, counseling, senior services, employment, health care, legal assistance, and much more.
  • There are over 1000 social and human service organizations in the database.