A hotline that will give McHenry County residents a place to call for information about a range of health and human service needs could be up and running by the end of the year.

The 2-1-1 Illinois Board approved Bloomington-based PATH Inc. as the service provider for the county’s 211 line late last month. The agency serves more than eight counties statewide and has fielded more than 90,000 calls through June.

United Way of Greater McHenry County will contribute $66,000 annually for the service, which will provide residents a 24-7 crisis, information and referral hotline.