HELP: “HELP” phone numbers

211 non-emergency service to access  social services, programs and community supports.  The free and confidential service can be accessed 24 hours a day, in more than 150 languages, by phone, chat, text, and web.

311 non-emergency phone number for DURHAM REGION services for such issues as reporting potholes, requesting city services, and finding information about city events and programs.

411 Canada-wide service system providing phone numbers of registered users. The service is not free, charging $1.00 in Canada.

511 service for real-time traveler information. The service gives drivers up to date highway and roadway information in the province. 

611 Bell Telephone service to report phone service problems. A voice prompt guides you in what to do and how to do it.

711 is a service for hearing and speech impaired. 
Information updates forthcoming…soon.

811 is a free health information and advice phone line.

911 accesses emergency response services. An operator will ask “AMBULANCE, FIRE or POLICE” to which the caller responds for the service they need. USE THIS NUMBER FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY.


 

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