A reminder that you can get information on agencies locally by dialing 211. Have you ever wondered how to find help or a community service for yourself or someone in need?  There are nearly 20,000 nonprofits in North Carolina.  Finding the one you need can be difficult.  The first step in finding help is knowing who to call.  9-1-1 is for emergencies, 4-1-1 is for directory assistance and 2-1-1 is for finding community health and human service resources.  The Health Foundation and United Way have partnered together to provide this one call service.  In Wilkes, you can now call 2-1-1 any time 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to link to vital services in the community.  This service is free and multilingual.