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FOR MEDICAL, POLICE, FIRE EMERGENCIES ALWAYS DIAL 9-1-1.
2-1-1 TTY/TDD (877) 211-3233
Outside of County (888) 877-3211 News You Can Use
Free Tax Preperation
If you make $50,000 or less you could qualify for free tax preparation.
All returns prepared through a VITA Tax Prep site are done at no charge. As many VITA sites are located near paid tax preparers, before you sit down to have them prepare your tax return, always ask, “Is this a VITA site? Is there any charge for preparing my federal and state forms?” If there is a charge quoted, leave immediately and contact 2-1-1 to verify the address of the VITA site.
FamilyWize Discount Card
Save up to 30% or more off your prescriptions. Individuals that have no health insurance or have no prescription coverage can start receiving immediate savings by presenting the FamilyWize discount card at any participating pharmacy. Click here for more information and to download and print your discount card.
To view a report of how much money FamilyWize discount cards are saving residents in Monterey County, Click here.
Publications and Recognition
Rob Pappani, Board Chair for United Way Monterey County, speaks out about the valuable service of 2-1-1
"Soapbox: 2-1-1 Monterey County connecting statewide"Article in the Salinas Californian reflecting on 2-1-1 service to the community in 2010
"2-1-1 Monterey County sees needs grow"The Monterey County Board of Supervisors recognizes 2-1-1 Monterey County for its efforts in serving the community View the Resolution here.
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Steering Committee
2-1-1 Steering Committee Members
The 2-1-1 Steering Committee is the structure for ensuring ongoing collaboration and community stakeholder participation in maintaining and sustaining 2-1-1 services in Monterey County. The Committee will give guidance and advice to the 2-1-1 Director and provide a formal link between the UWMC Board and the community for the 2-1-1 service.
Mayor Chuck Della Sala, Steering Committee Chair
Mayor, City of Monterey
Alicia Hendricks
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Coordinator, Behavior Health Division, Monterey County Health Department
Barbara Verba
Branch Director, CalWORKS, Monterey County Department of Social and Employment Services
Bettye Saxon, ED.D.
Area Manager, AT&T External Affairs
Francine Rodd
Executive Director, First Five Monterey County
Jayanti Addleman
County Librarian, Monterey County Free Libraries
John Mount
Operations Supervisor, Emergency Communications, County of Monterey
Julie Drezner
Vice President of Community Engagement, Community Foundation for Monterey County
Karen Smith
PIO, Monterey County Health Department
Margarita Zarraga
Community Affiliation Manager, Monterey County Department of Social and Employment Services
Marilyn Remark
Program Manager, Area Agency on Aging/Aging & Adult Services
Mary Adams
President and CEO, United Way Monterey County
Robert Taniguchi
Branch Director, Family and Children Services, Monterey County Department of Social and Employment Services
Robin Cauntay
Senior Librarian, Monterey County Free Libraries
Sam Trevino
Public Information Office, Monterey County Department of Social and Employment Services
Teresa Sullivan
Executive Director, Alliance on Aging
Tom Hicks
Manager, Consolidated Transportation Service Agency Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST)