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“I don’t know if you can help me. I just lost my job, and I’m feeling completely helpless. I have three kids at home and another one on the way. My husband works, but his company doesn’t offer insurance to its employees. We have mounting bills that need to be paid, and there just isn’t going to be enough money for everything. I feel like there is no place for me to turn to. What am I supposed to do now?”
The example above is like many of the calls Great Rivers 2-1-1 receives. With the economy in its current state, job loss is on the minds of many Americans.
The problem is that the job isn’t the only thing you lose when you become unemployed. Each member of the family feels the stress of unemployment. In spite of this, there may be programs available to ease the stress.
Great Rivers 2-1-1 staff have access to information about many community services and resources to help people who are struggling. Staff are available to listen supportively, non-judgmentally and confidentially. So please remember that you are not alone and that help is out there for you.
Great Rivers 2-1-1 Specialists are here 24 hours/day, seven days/week, including holidays. Dial 211 or 1-800-362-8255 and get free confidential assistance. Interested people may also access the Great Rivers 2-1-1 database through the Web site at www.greatrivers211.org
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