2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 158
Commending 211 Virginia.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, since its establishment in 2006, 211 Virginia has served as a free, confidential, and easy-to-remember statewide resource connecting Virginians to vital health and human services information and referrals; and
WHEREAS, 211 Virginia is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in every region of the Commonwealth, and can be accessed by phone, text, chat, and online search, helping ensure that assistance is available whenever and however Virginians are ready to reach out; and
WHEREAS, 211 Virginia supports individuals and families during both life's critical moments and day-to-day challenges, including but not limited to housing instability, food insecurity, behavioral health needs, utility crises, and emergency and disaster response; and
WHEREAS, over the past two decades, 211 Virginia has grown to serve approximately 100,000 Virginians annually in recent years, connecting individuals and families to trusted community-based organizations, nonprofit providers, health care systems, and public agencies, serving as a reliable front door to assistance across the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, 211 Virginia plays a unique and essential role in strengthening the Commonwealth's health and human services ecosystem by simplifying access to information, facilitating timely referrals, and helping ensure that individuals are connected to resources that best fit their needs and circumstances; and