United Way of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania 211 launched an informational campaign by text to keep Pennsylvanians connected to verified sources of information on COVID-19. The campaign includes fraud prevention tips, information to help people access individual payments from the federal stimulus, and statewide resources to help households struggling with a loss of income.
The PACOVID texting campaign will provide accurate, verified information to Pennsylvanians about how the individual payments will flow and how to prevent fraud. Individuals who are struggling to meet their basic needs are also able to have a live, two-way conversation with a 211 resource navigator by texting or calling 211 from anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvanians can get help from 211 in several ways. Individuals may opt in to receive timely, vetted information by texting PACOVID to 898-211; text their ZIP code to 898-211; visit http://www.uwp.org/211gethelp for statewide, regional, and local resources; or call 211 from any landline or mobile phone.
Texting and visiting the aforementioned website are the quickest ways to access help while 211 experiences higher-than-usual call volumes. Standard messaging rates may apply for text messaging.
Pennsylvania 211 is a statewide telephone, text, and self-serve web search for health and human resources that is available 24/7/365. A guided search for community resources is also available at http://www.uwp.org/211gethelp. PA 211 call volume and needs information can be accessed at http://pa.211counts.org.
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