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211 Virginia celebrates its 20th anniversary on February 11, 2026, having served as a free, confidential statewide resource since 2006

The service connects approximately 100,000 Virginians annually to health and human services, including housing assistance, food security, behavioral health, utility crises, and disaster response

211 Virginia operates 24/7 statewide and is accessible by phone, text, chat, and online search, staffed by trained specialists

The service is administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services and has evolved into a data-enabled platform that supports coordination among service providers

The General Assembly formally commends 211 Virginia for two decades of connecting individuals and families to essential resources across the Commonwealth