DBHR Leaderships visits Institute for Nonviolence Chicago. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services.
DBHR leaders Director Dr. David Albert, Assistant Director Dr. Rafael Rivera, and Chief of Staff Ryan Rollinson met with the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago to hear from community partners and strengthen efforts to advance safety, healing, and resilience.
collage of photos from the event. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services
Students at the Illinois School for the Deaf got to meet Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger, who became the first Deaf Americans to summit Mount Everest in 2023. They shared what it takes to prepare โ from months of training to the specialized clothing and safety gear required for the climb.
Photos of Ellen Gates Starr. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Women's History Month.
๐ Womenโs History Month spotlight: Ellen Gates Starr
Co-founder of Chicagoโs Hull-House, she helped expand education, local supports, and resources for working families and immigrant communities in Illinois. Her legacy reminds us that stronger communities begin with dignity, opportunity, and care.
IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Find SNAP updates online.
Federal changes to SNAP mean Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) will lose benefits on May 1,โฏ2026โฏif:โฏโฏ
โข they have received SNAP for three months, andโฏโฏ
โข they have not met or were not exempt fromโฏwork requirements.โฏโฏ
Find the latest SNAP updates:โฏsnapfederalimpact.illinois.gov
IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Thanks to IDHS Staff
This Employee Appreciation Day, we thank our dedicated staff for the compassion, professionalism, and commitment they bring to serving Illinois families. Their work strengthens communities and ensures critical services reach those who need them most. Weโre proud to serve alongside you.
IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Women's History Month
On International Womenโs Day this Sunday, we celebrate the leadership, resilience, and contributions of women across our state. We remain committed to advancing equity, removing barriers, and strengthening programs that empower women and girls to thrive.
988 Lรญnea de prevenciรณn del suicidio y crisis. Illinois
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๐ La Lรญnea 988 estรก disponible 24/7 con ayuda gratuita y confidencial.
๐ Llama o ๐ฒ manda un mensaje al 988
๐ 988lifeline.org Nunca estรกs solo.
IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Thank you IDHS Team. Social Work Month. 2026
๐ March is Social Work Month!
We recognize the dedicated social workers who support individuals, families, and communities across our state. Their compassion, expertise, and advocacy strengthen the people IDHS serves every day.
IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. 2026
People with developmental disabilities strengthen families, schools, workplaces, and communities across Illinois. Weโre proud to support independence, opportunity, and choice.
๐ Resources: dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29761
#DDAM2026
Know your rights. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services
๐ข Illinois stands with people experiencing homelessness, immigrants & impacted communities.
The Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness offers guidance, safety tips & a hotline: 312-641-4148.
Learn more: chicagohomeless.org/outreach
IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Women's History Month
๐ March is Womenโs History Month! ๐
We celebrate the leadership, resilience, and achievements of women who have shaped our communities and continue to move our state forward. At IDHS, we honor the women who make a difference every day and help build a stronger, more equitable future.
Illinois WIC new food options now available! Help is here. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. WIC Illinois.
๐ฃ Illinois WIC food packages now offer more flexibility, variety, and balance. Participants can expect more package sizes, new foods like corn masa flour and sardines, and swaps like beans or peanut butter instead of eggs. Read more: prez.ly/8W7d
Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Get help today. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Are You Really Winning?
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
๐ 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
๐ฑ Text GAMB to 833234
๐ป AreYouReallyWinning.com
Letโs reduce stigma, encourage early intervention, and promote open conversation.
Read more: prez.ly/CQ7d
Subscribe to the IDHS Stakeholder Newsletter. Be the first to know! Sign up to received our newsletter. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services
With so much going on in the world, connection with our community is crucial. Receive IDHS updates by subscribing to our newsletter.
Head to our News Page to read and subscribe: shorturl.at/lGubz
No tiene que ir a la oficina - puede recibir ayuda desde casa. ABE Application for Benefits Elegibility. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services
No es necesario que vayas a una oficina de IDHS para obtener la ayuda que necesitas.โฏโฏโฏ
Puedes solicitar beneficios o administrar tu caso de dos maneras:โฏโฏ
๐ป En lรญnea โ ABE.Illinois.govโฏ
๐ Por telรฉfono โ 1-800-843-6154 o 1-866-324-5553 TTYโฏโฏ
Tu informaciรณn estรก protegida por IDHS.
ยกConoce tus derechos! Know your rights. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services
โ๏ธ ยฟDetuvieron a un ser querido? Actรบa.
๐ Apoyo urgente:
illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/know-your-rights#detained
๐ 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
โ๏ธ Loved one detained? Act now.
๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ Get urgent help:
illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/know-your-rights#detained
๐ 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
988 Lรญnea de Prevenciรณn del Suicidio y Crisis Illinois
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La Lรญnea 988 estรก disponible 24/7 con ayuda gratuita y confidencial.
๐ Llama o ๐ฒ manda un mensaje al 988.
๐ 988lifeline.org
Nunca estรกs solo
Manage your healthcare, food, and cash benefits online! ABE Application for Benefits Eligibility. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services
Renew benefits, report changes, upload documents, receive notices, and handle appointments and appeals all in one place with the updated Manage My Case portal.โฏโฏโฏโฏโฏโฏ
1๏ธโฃ Visit ABE.Illinois.govโฏโฏโฏ โฏ
2๏ธโฃ Click 'Manage My Case'โฏโฏโฏ โฏ
3๏ธโฃ Link account to benefit case and confirm identity
Help is here. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services.
Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) is an effective treatment and harm reduction tool for opioid use disorder.
MAR NOW connects callers directly with providers offering treatment options โ like prescriptions by phone or same-day clinic visits, offering the first step toward recovery.
๐ 833-234-6343
Weโre proud to support Caritas Family Solutions as they open Southern Illinoisโ first Community Youth Shelter. Funded by an IDHS grant, it provides short-term stabilization services while keeping parents involved and families together.
๐ป Read more: bit.ly/4kAoIVD
Leadership Greater Chicago The Daniel Burnham Fellowship 2026 Cohort. Congratulations! Dulce M. Quintero IDHS Secretary
โญ Congratulations to IDHS Secretary Dulce M. Quintero for earning a fellowship from Leadership Greater Chicago. They are one of the selected executives joining the 2026 cohort of The Daniel Burnham Fellowship program!
Read more here: lgcchicago.org/2026-daniel-...
๐ก๏ธ Haz un plan familiar:
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Poder legal, cuidado, preparaciรณn
๐ก๏ธ Create an emergency plan:
โ
POA, care, & family prep
๐ illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/get-prepared-stay-protected#fep
IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Find SNAP Updates online. USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Find the latest SNAP updates anytime at snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov:
๐ Announcements from the federal government
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Important upcoming dates
๐ Links to interactive maps and other resources to find free programs across Illinois
Beacon. Guiding families to brighter days. beacon.illinois.gov
๐BEACON is a one-stop resource making it easier than ever to find mental and behavioral health support for children and youth.
Take the first step toward hope and healing: beacon.illinois.gov
988 suicide and crisis lifeline. Illinois. Late-night thoughts can hit different. free, trained, confidential support
Everyone deserves the support they need. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to provide free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors who respond with compassion and respect.
๐ Call 988
๐ฒ Text 988
๐ Visit 988lifeline.org
๐งตNEW: Illinois is sticking with science-based vaccine guidance.
Today, we announced that IDPH will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Mereces ser escuchado. Apoyo gratuito, capacitado y confidencial. 988 Lรญnea 988 de Prevenciรณn del Suicidio y Crisis. Illinois
Todos merecen apoyo
๐ La Lรญnea 988 estรก disponible 24/7 con ayuda gratuita y confidencial.
๐ Llama o ๐ฒ manda un mensaje al 988
๐ 988lifeline.org Nunca estรกs solo.
No estรกs solo. Llame 1-800-GAMBLER. Hay ayuda disponible.
No estรกs solo.
Si tienes problemas con el juego o conoces a alguien que lo tenga, hay apoyo confidencial disponible las 24/7.
๐ Llame al 1-800-GAMBLER
๐ฑ Envรญe un texto con la palabra GAMB al 833234
๐ป Visite AreYouReallyWinning.com
Conoce tus derechos! Know your rights. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services
Emergencia o viste agentes de ICE? Llama:
๐ 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
โ
24/7, multilingรผe, seguro
๐ illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
๐จ Emergency or ICE sighting? Call ICIRR:
๐ 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
โ
24/7, multilingual, confidential
๐ illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Find SNAP updates online.
Federal changes to SNAP mean Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) will lose benefits on May 1, 2026 if:
โข they have received SNAP for three months, and
โข they have not met or were not exempt from work requirements.
Find the latest SNAP updates: snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov
