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United Way 2-1-1 to Assist in COVID-19 Vaccine
Pre-Registrations
In partnership with the
Lucas County Health Department (LCHD), United Way 2-1-1 will
be assisting individuals who have a disability, no access to
technology or are experiencing technical issues in
completing LCHD’s online “COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration”
form, which notifies submitters of when they can receive a
vaccination.
Someone who meets any
qualifiers above can simply dial two, one, one to speak with
a Community Resource Advisor. You must call during the
following times and hours to pre-register: Monday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday through
Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The form itself can be
found by visiting LCHD’s website at LucasCountyHealth.com.
“We want to ensure that
2-1-1 is used as a resource for those who have zero access
to a computer or smart device, which is needed to fill out
this form. Additionally, if someone has any kind of
condition that limits their capacity to use various
technology, or if they are experiencing technical issues, we
also encourage them to call 2-1-1,” said Sandra De Steno,
2-1-1 director for United Way of Greater Toledo.
“Again, it’s important
that if you do have access to a device and can fill out the
form yourself, that you do not call 2-1-1. We want as many
lines open as possible for those who truly need assistance,”
said De Steno.
LCHD began distributing
vaccines in late December to those in the “1A category,”
which includes demographics such as healthcare workers and
emergency medical staff; nursing home, psychiatric and
assisted living residents and staff; and those with a
disability, mental disorder or health disorder.
Governor Mike DeWine
recently announced moving on to the “1B category,” which
includes those 65 and older, K-12 staff and people with
severe congenital, developmental or early-onset medical
disorders that make them particularly vulnerable.
“To ensure that the Health
Department is able to pre-plan, and have a better
understanding on the number of individuals interested in
getting a vaccination – pre-registering through their online
form is essential to those processes,” said Wendy Pestrue,
president & CEO of United Way of Greater Toledo.
“We have already
experienced a dramatic spike in 2-1-1 calls, so we ask for
patience. If there is a wait time, you will be offered a
call-back option. Our Community Resource Advisors are
working as quickly as possible to get folks signed up,” said
Pestrue.
United Way 2-1-1 is a
free, 24/7, 365-day health and human service resource
available to anyone in Lucas County. United Way 2-1-1 is
also available to those in Ottawa and Wood County, and
United Way staff are in discussions with other health
departments in its three-county footprint. ###
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