211 Maryland sees nearly 50% increase in calls since start of pandemic

The 211 Maryland number can help you get help with food, mental health services and more. Leaders with 211 Maryland said thousands of people are calling a day since the coronavirus pandemic hit. “Since COVID, we’ve seen almost a 40% to 50% increase in calls, so almost over 3,000 calls per day,” said Quinton Askew, president and CEO of 211 Maryland.

 

Posted in

More from Our Newsoom

Center Maryland

History Has Its Eyes on You with Senator Craig Zucker (MD-14) and Quinton Askew

May 28, 2021

Center Maryland talks with 211 Maryland and Sen. Craig Zucker (MD-14) on The Lobby podcast…

Read More >
Illustration of two blue and red heads facing away from each other

Episode 8: A Conversation With NAMI Maryland

May 24, 2021

Kate Farinholt, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Maryland (NAMI Maryland),…

Read More >
Maryland Public Television (MPT) logo

Maryland Public Television (State Circle)

May 14, 2021

State Circle host, Jeff Salkin, spotlights mental health in Maryland in his interview with 211…

Read More >