How Fortell Works

A simple, accessible intake process built for complex systems

Step 01

Residents call, text, or start online

Residents begin in whatever way is easiest for them. Fortell supports phone, SMS, and web interactions with voice and language options for more than 100 languages. No apps or logins required.

Voice callsSMS textWeb chat100+ languages
Step 02

Eligibility and intake screening

Fortell guides residents through eligibility questions using agency-approved logic. It manages income and household details, ZIP code routing, age and crisis criteria, seasonal requirements, and conditional program logic.

Income verificationZIP routingCrisis pathwaysProgram logic
Step 03

Document collection

Fortell generates a personalized checklist and sends a secure link for residents to upload documents from their phone. Documents are organized automatically, reducing incomplete files and rebooking.

Personalized checklistMobile uploadAuto-organizationFewer errors
Step 04

Appointment scheduling and follow-up

Fortell schedules appointments, sends reminders, helps residents reschedule, and follows up on missing documents. Agencies have saved months worth of work from automated scheduling alone.

Auto-schedulingRemindersEasy reschedulingDocument follow-up
Step 05

Staff review

Staff receive a structured packet that includes eligibility responses, uploaded documents, and client details. This reduces administrative work and allows staff to spend more time engaging directly with clients.

Structured packetsComplete documentationLess admin workMore client time

Multiple ways to connect

Residents can access services through any channel that works for them

Voice Calls

Natural conversation in 100+ languages, no technical skills needed

SMS & Text

Simple text-based interaction that works on any phone

Web Chat

Browser-based experience with no downloads required

Ready to see it in action?

Schedule a demo to learn how Fortell can transform youragency's intake process.

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