It;s easy to use.. . . Simply text your zip code to 898211. You'll receive a greeting and you can then start texting with an Information and Referral Specialist regarding any service you may need.
The service is available 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week. It can be used for both information and referral and crisis situations.
Pathways 2-1-1 / Crisis Hotline & Information Center is nationally accredited by the Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS), is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health, and is a participating center of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The 2-1-1 / Crisis Hotline & Information Center is funded by Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox County, United Way of Licking County, United Way of Knox County, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Community Foundation of Mount Vernon and Knox County.