Illinois Department of Human Services

Protect your benefits.    Never share your PIN or card number. We will not call or text you asking for this information.    Only access your LINK account by:    📞 Calling: 1-800-678-LINK  💻 Visiting: ebtEDGE.com or the ebtEDGE app where you can change your PIN or freeze your card. 

🌟 Funding Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Help increase violence prevention and community restoration efforts! The IDHS Office of Firearm Violence Prevention is looking to fund organizations that will establish and strengthen community-based collaborative groups of Reimagine Public Safety Act (RSPA) grantees and community stakeholders to mobilize community resources and develop community specific Safety Action Plans. ⏰ The deadline to apply for this RPSA Community Convener funding is February 26, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST.      💻 For more information on this funding opportunity, visit: https://lnkd.in/eZivKd25     📍 To register for the Technical Assistance Session (Bidder’s Conference) visit: https://bit.ly/42vPzLr     📆 The session will be held on February 5, 2025 @ 12:00 pm. 

Your mental health is essential, and taking care of yourself is a journey worth prioritizing. Remember, small steps—like connecting with others, practicing mindfulness, or seeking support when needed—make a big difference.    IDHS offers mental health resources and services for anyone in Illinois needing support. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWMFj8yV    Let's carry the spirit of #MentalWellnessMonth into every month of the year. 

Treatment and recovery are journeys worth celebrating. Celebrate every milestone, no matter how small. You've got this! Find substance use disorder treatment options for yourself at findtreatment.gov #SubstanceUseDisorderTreatmentMonth

MAR NOW makes recovery accessible—anytime, anywhere. Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) is an effective treatment and harm reduction intervention for opioid use disorder. By combining medications like methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone with personalized care, MAR significantly lowers the risk of fatal overdoses compared to therapy alone. Immediate support is available through MAR NOW. This innovative service links you directly with providers who can offer treatment options. Whether it’s a prescription by phone or a same-day clinic visit, MAR NOW is here to help. 📞 Call 833-234-6343 to connect with a care manager and explore treatment options for opioid and alcohol use disorders. The helpline is available 24/7. #SubstanceUseDisorderTreatmentMonth

Illinois has long played a significant role in the fight for civil rights. From protesting housing discrimination in Chicago’s North Shore, to the student-led movement at Southern Illinois University to end segregation, to Dr. King’s 1965 speech in Springfield on the labor rights movement, and much more, Illinoisans joined Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the fight for racial, social, and economic justice. This week Tryce Prince, from the sociology department at the University of Illinois at Chicago joined the IDHS Office of Strategy, Equity, and Transformation to highlight this history and uplift the role of community and storytelling. "It is important that we wrestle with our experiences, but it is also important that we do so in community. What's your story? Who are you sharing it with? Who are you listening to? Those are questions I hope we can begin thinking about and continue thinking about as we face discouraging times,” said Prince.

Manage your benefits online with the updated Manage My Case portal. Setting up your account is simple: 1️⃣ Visit ABE.Illinois.gov 2️⃣ Click 'Manage My Case' 3️⃣ Link your account to your benefit case and confirm your identity Renew benefits, report changes, upload documents, receive notices, and handle appointments and appeals all in one place with the updated Manage My Case portal. Take control of your benefits today!

Be a voice for those who serve. Enroll in free online courses designed to meet the specific needs of Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. Anyone can play a vital role in preventing Military suicide, including: ❤️ Family members 🤲 Caregivers ⛪️ Clergy 📚 Educators 🩺 Healthcare workers 👉 Learn more and enroll today at https://lnkd.in/gZaAPgQE

Yesterday, we joined the Illinois Department of Human Services, Access Living, and the Governor's Office to celebrate the signing of the Dignity in Pay Act into law. The law eliminates permissions for employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the minimum wage.

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. Effective treatment of substance use disorder can include medications, counseling, and recovery supports. This combination is a proven approach to recovery. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gZpNHemV