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These are exciting times!

In late June 2001, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved a petition designating the telephone number "211" for access to community information. The PUCO decision clarifies a process for implementing 211 in Ohio, designating the Ohio Council of Information & Referral Providers and the 211 Ohio Collaborative as the coordinating body for this implementation.

In July 2000 the FCC ruled that the number 211 be designated for access to community information and referral services nationwide. Meetings are being held with legislators, community leaders, funders and others to implement 211 in Ohio. If you are not familiar with 211 Ohio or the National 211 initiative, now is the time to join Ohio AIRS and get involved.  Plans are also being made to hold meetings and offer training sessions in several locations around the state. This is your opportunity to bring 211 to your area.

Click here to open a Microsoft Word version of the 211 Ohio Application which you can save to your computer. Click here to open a Microsoft Word version of the Explanation of the Process to Become a 211 Call in Ohio which you can save to your computer.