Get Help When Disaster Strikes
When an emergency happens, finding reliable information and local support can make all the difference. Whether you're recovering from a wildfire, flood, severe storm, or another unexpected crisis, United Way of North Idaho is committed to connecting our communities with the resources they need.
Two of the most valuable tools available to Idaho residents are Find Help Idaho and Idaho 2-1-1.
Find Help Idaho
Find Help Idaho is a free, online resource directory that helps individuals and families quickly locate assistance in their community. The searchable database includes thousands of programs and services offered by nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and community partners across Idaho.
During and after a disaster, Find Help Idaho can help connect you with resources such as:
- Emergency financial assistance
- Food and meal programs
- Temporary housing and shelter
- Utility assistance
- Mental health and counseling services
- Medical care
- Childcare resources
- Transportation assistance
- Pet food and animal services
- Recovery and rebuilding support
You can search by ZIP code and the type of help you need, making it easy to find local resources available in your area.
Idaho 2-1-1
If you aren't sure where to start, Idaho 2-1-1 is here to help.
Available by dialing 2-1-1, calling (800) 926-2588, or searching online, Idaho 2-1-1 connects people with trained resource specialists who can help identify available services based on their unique situation.
Whether you're looking for emergency shelter, food assistance, health care, financial support, or disaster recovery resources, Idaho 2-1-1 can guide you to the organizations best equipped to help.
Before, During, and After a Disaster
Disaster recovery doesn't end when the immediate emergency is over. The weeks and months that follow often bring new challenges, from replacing lost belongings and finding housing to accessing mental health support or childcare.
Find Help Idaho and Idaho 2-1-1 are designed to support you through every stage of recovery by connecting you with trusted, up-to-date local resources.
Our Role
As part of our mission to improve lives by bringing our community together to address our region's most pressing needs, United Way of North Idaho works closely with community partners to ensure residents know where to turn when they need help.
We help promote and connect people to Find Help Idaho and Idaho 2-1-1 because no one organization can meet every need during a disaster — but together, our network of partners can make recovery faster, more coordinated, and more compassionate.
Whether you're preparing for an emergency, responding to a crisis, or rebuilding afterward, these free resources are available to help you take the next step.