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2-1-1 & LINC Lancaster Information Center

 

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number connects people with community resources.

United Way of Lancaster County's signature program, LINC, has 35 years of experience capably providing information and referrals to a broad range of services including child care, after-school programs, food banks, elder care, basic needs, health services, and more. In 2011, LINC is proud and honored to become the 7-county regional call center as part of Pennsylvania 2-1-1. Our trained and certified information and referral specialists provide front-line service, addressing the needs of callers from the area, starting first with Lancaster and Berks counties.
You can reach LINC by calling (717) 291-LINC (5462) or by dialing 2-1-1.
2-1-1 and LINC are not intended for emergency use.
If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.
 

LINC Publications

United Way LINC, our free and confidential information and referral service, offers a variety of mailing lists and publications to the public. These publications can assist with many things, such as locating housing or a summer camp, finding a job or support group, or locating a preschool for your child.  To find out more, click here.

 

Annual Report

Click here to view our 2011 Annual Report.
 

Community Services Directory

The 2010/2011 Directory of Lancaster County Community Services features:

  • 191 pages of complete agency and program information

  • search alphabetically by agency

  • search by keywords such as counseling services or food banks

  • toll free hotlines

Click here to see a sample page from the directory.
The cost is $15.00 per copy. To order, contact LINC staff at (717) 291.5462 or by email at linc@uwlanc.org or you may download the order form here.
 

Cross Problems Meetings

In addition to providing information and referral services, United Way LINC also holds monthly (September-May) Cross Problems meetings with representatives from agencies and non-profits, to share information and provide an opportunity for networking.  Click here for an upcoming schedule and the minutes of previous meetings.