Alameda County 211 Chief Executive Officer Jazmyn Brown recently sat down with The Giovanne Show, an interview series hosted by Giovanne Schachere, to talk about the work behind Alameda County’s 2-1-1 service. The episode was spotlighted in a press release from Mysti’s Adult and Family Services, which produces the show.

The conversation looks at 211 not just as a referral line, but as a frontline entry point for residents looking for shelter, food, safety, transportation, and stability. Brown, who brings more than 17 years of nonprofit experience to Alameda County, spoke about the leadership and community trust it takes to keep that system running for parents, seniors, survivors, and families navigating services that can otherwise feel disconnected.

The feature also touched on the scale of Alameda County 211’s work: a resource network covering more than 2,800 programs across over 1,100 partner agencies throughout Alameda County.

The full episode is available on The Giovanne Show’s YouTube channel and at schachere.com.

This story was originally published as a press release on AP News.