[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 16, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S751]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                          ALASKA 2-1-1 SYSTEM

   Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, Alaskans recognized February 
11 to celebrate the Alaska 2-1-1 system, which connects community 
resource specialists with Alaskans in need of help finding vital 
services and resources. The Alaska 2-1-1 system has been instrumental 
in providing Alaskans with information regarding key health and human 
services within their community. Alaskans utilize 2-1-1 in emergency 
situations when barriers to connecting to care are most challenging. 
The 2-1-1 system has provided information regarding COVID-19 testing 
sites, vaccine clinics, and other services including childcare, 
emergency food and shelter services, senior services, and alcohol and 
drug treatment programs. One of the biggest challenges Alaskans 
continue to face is not knowing where to turn for help in their 
communities during a crisis. Having a specialist available at no cost 
is a critical element in accessing support and services. The Alaska 2-
1-1 system helps to bridge that gap for Alaskans. I thank all of those 
working at Alaska 2-1-1 for their service to our neighbors and 
State.

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