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A method for keeping a community support directory accurate, without copying unverified phone numbers.

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Read the directory method before you publish any list of local services.

How to keep a community support directory reliable explains what to record, when to recheck, and what to leave off the page.

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Community Services Database Fields & Verification Guide

Structure a community services database with open-standard fields for eligibility, operating hours, referral scope, and scheduled re-verification dates.

Updated November 2026

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How to keep a community support directory reliable

Record who a local service is, where it applies, and the date you checked. Drop entries you cannot recheck. Do not copy unverified numbers.

Updated October 2026