ME HP1490

Designates February 2026 as 211 Maine Month to recognize the statewide health and human services helpline that has operated since 2006

211 Maine answered over 62,000 calls, texts, and emails totaling more than 187,000 minutes in 2025, connecting residents with utility assistance, housing, shelter, and transportation services

Distributed over $236,000 in emergency heating assistance in the past year to help residents avoid utility shutoffs and cold living conditions

Provides 24/7 statewide service with interpreter services, staffed by Maine-based employees who assist with specialized programs including the opiate helpline, gambling helpline, and Help Me Grow Maine

Supports emergency operations during natural disasters in coordination with the Maine Emergency Management Agency, helping locate warming shelters and cooling centers