🛡️ Haz un plan familiar: ✅ Poder legal, cuidado, preparación 🛡️ Create an emergency plan: ✅ POA, care, & family prep 🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/get-prepared-stay-protected#fep

Protect your benefits. Never share your PIN or card number. IDHS will not call or text you 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.

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. 📞 Call 988 📲 Text 988 🌐 Visit 988lifeline.org Help is always here.

🌈 Need LGBTQIA+ support? IL Pride Connect offers free, confidential help with name & gender changes, housing or job discrimination, school & healthcare rights, immigration, family protections, & more. 📞 Legal Hotline: 855-805-9200 (Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.) 💻 www.ilprideconnect.org

No es necesario que vayas a una oficina de IDHS para obtener la ayuda que necesitas.    Puedes solicitar beneficios o administrar tu caso de dos maneras:   💻 En línea – ABE.Illinois.gov   📞 Por teléfono – 1-800-843-6154 o 1-866-324-5553 TTY   Tu información está protegida por IDHS

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IDHS honors people with disabilities and recommits to access, inclusion, and choice in school, work, housing, health care, and community life. 💻 Learn about support and services: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx

Emergencia o viste agentes de ICE? Llama: 📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY ✅ 24/7, multilingüe, seguro 🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org 🚨 Emergency or ICE sighting? Call ICIRR: 📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY ✅ 24/7, multilingual, confidential 🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org

❤️ Today, we honor people living with HIV, remember those we’ve lost, and stand with communities most impacted by HIV and AIDS. At IDHS, we’re committed to expanding access to testing, prevention, treatment, and supportive services so everyone in Illinois can live with dignity, health, and hope.

🌍 This Universal Human Rights Month, we affirm that everyone in Illinois deserves safety, dignity, and opportunity. At IDHS, we work with partners to expand access to food, housing, health care, and support. 🤝 Learn more: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx

💛 This season, we reflect on our gratitude for the people and communities who make Illinois stronger every day. From dedicated IDHS staff to community partners & service providers – their compassion, collaboration, and commitment help others thrive.

📢 With so much going on in the world, connection with our community is crucial. Get IDHS updates by subscribing to our newsletter. Head to our News Page to read and subscribe: shorturl.at/lGubz

💜 Private duty nurses provide one-on-one, long-term, and comprehensive support that enables those being cared for to live in their homes. This Private Duty Week we uplift and thank these caregivers who help empower patients who want to live independently.

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 – like prescriptions by phone or same-day clinic visits, offering the first step toward recovery. 📞 833-234-6343

The IDHS Office of Strategy, Equity, and Inclusion and UIC historian Dr. Hayley Negrin explored Native American and Indigenous histories in Illinois, urging us to face hard histories, improve local representations, and honor Native nations’ living presence this Native American Heritage Month.

📝 The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is hiring a Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Alton Mental Health Center. This role serves as an advanced clinician in a forensic psychiatric hospital. Learn more and apply here: illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Alton-CL...

🌟BEACON 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

¿Detuvieron a un ser querido? Actúa. 📝 Apoyo urgente. Loved one detained? Act now. Get urgent help. illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/know-your-rights#detained 📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY

🌈 Need LGBTQIA+ support? IL Pride Connect offers free, confidential help with name & gender changes, housing or job discrimination, school & healthcare rights, immigration, family protections, & more. 💻 www.ilprideconnect.org Legal Hotline Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. 📞 Call: 855-805-9200

¿Buscas dónde conseguir comida? 🍽️ IDHS puede conectarte con despensas de alimentos, comedores comunitarios y otros servicios cerca de ti. 💛 Encuentra apoyo aquí: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...

🎉 Honoring our most recent IDHS 5-Star Employees! Congrats to colleague-selected awardees: ⭐ Chuck Dooley ⭐ Shelley Franklin ⭐ Bobbi Likar ⭐ John Marchioro ⭐ Christine E. Meye ⭐ Brittany Queen Their commitment, compassion, and daily service make communities across Illinois stronger.

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a time to honor the lives of transgender people lost to violence and hatred over the past year. At IDHS, we stand with the trans community in solidarity & our shared commitment to dignity, safety, and inclusion for all. Learn more: www.ilprideconnect.org

No estás solo. Si tienes problemas con el juego o conoces a alguien que lo tenga, hay apoyo confidencial disponible las 24/7. 📞 Llame al 1-800-GAMBLER 📱 Envíe un texto con la palabra GAMB al 833234 💻 Visite AreYouReallyWinning.com

📢 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

Looking for food connections? IDHS offers guidance on food pantry locations, soup kitchens, and other local services across the state. 🍲 To learn more, visit: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...

🏠 This National Home Care Month, we recognize Home Health Week (Nov. 18–22) and honor the nurses, therapists, social workers, aides, and coordinators who deliver skilled care at home – supporting recovery, safety, and independence.

💛 This Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we stand with individuals and families facing food insecurity and housing instability. Together, we can ensure every Illinoisan has access to nutritious food, safe shelter, and the dignity of stability. 🔗 Learn more: www.dhs.state.il.us?item=27893

📢 ¿Necesitas ayuda legal? 📋 Gratis o bajo costo para DACA, defensa contra deportacion, etc. 🚫 Notarios no son abogados! 📢 Need legal help? 📋 Free/low-cost aid for deportation defense, DACA & more. 🚫 Notaries aren’t lawyers! 🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/legal

Illinois leads the nation in Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) placements! Through SWTCIE, IDHS's Division of Rehabilitation Services helps people with disabilities move to competitive, integrated jobs – advancing the Dignity in Pay Act. 🙏 Thank you to all partners.

🏳️‍⚧️ November 13–19 is Transgender Awareness Week. We honor the resilience, courage, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse people across Illinois. At IDHS, we’re committed to fostering inclusion, dignity, and respect for all. 💜 Learn more: dhs.illinois.gov

Protect yourself and others from respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. 💉 Get vaccinated 😷 Wear a mask in crowded settings 🤧 Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue 🛌 Stay home if you’re feeling sick 🧼 Wash your hands often with soap and water 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oPR7rS

💛 This World Kindness Day, we celebrate everyday kindness across Illinois – from caseworkers and counselors to nurses, outreach teams, interpreters, and volunteers. Kindness is listening, checking on neighbors, honoring culture, and sharing resources.

¿Necesitas ayuda legal o apoyo para personas LGBTQIA+? IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial: �� Cambio de nombre/género 🏡 Discriminación 🏫 Derechos en escuela/salud 📞 855-805-9200 | 💻 ilprideconnect.org de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

This National Home Care Month, we recognize Hospice Week from Nov. 11–15. Hospice focuses on comfort, dignity, and family support for people with serious illness. Thank you to the nurses, social workers, aides, chaplains, and volunteers who make this care possible.

For all who have worn our nation’s uniform, we pause to honor your courage, sacrifice, and service. Your strength, along with the dedication your families make, protect the freedoms we hold on high. If you are a veteran struggling or feeling alone, you are not forgotten. Dial 988 and enter 1.

Looking for food connections? IDHS offers guidance on food pantry locations, soup kitchens, and other local services across the state. 🍲 To learn more, visit: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...

Wipe the Slate Clean From Oct. 1–Nov. 17, 2025, the Illinois Tax Amnesty Program lets you pay eligible back taxes without penalties or interest. If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh. Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty

Your story matters! Help Stop Hate offers a safe, confidential way to report hate acts and get support. Connect with trained specialists by: 📞 Calling (877) 458-HATE 💻 Visiting ILStopHate.org for support. #HelpIllinoisStopHate #ILStopHate

This National Home Care Month, we recognize Palliative Care Week from Nov. 4–8 – honoring those who prioritize the well-being of people with serious illnesses. Palliative care works alongside treatment to relieve pain, symptoms, & stress.

Everyone deserves support – especially in tough moments. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to provide free, confidential help from trained crisis counselors who meet you with compassion and respect. 📞 Call 988 📲 Text 988 🌐 Visit 988lifeline.org You’re never alone.

November is National Family Caregivers Month. IDHS celebrates family members & loved ones who support people with disabilities across Illinois. Their strength, patience, and compassion help individuals live with dignity and independence – and strengthen our communities. Thank you.

Emergencia o viste agentes de ICE? Llama: 📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY ✅ 24/7, multilingüe, seguro 🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org 🚨 Emergency or ICE sighting? Call ICIRR: 📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY ✅ 24/7, multilingual, confidential 🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org

November is Native American Heritage Month – a time to honor the history, traditions, and resilience of Indigenous people across the United States. At IDHS, we celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of Native communities and reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion, and partnership.

Federal courts ordered the Trump administration to continue paying for SNAP during the gov't shutdown. IDHS & the State of Illinois are reviewing. Nov. SNAP benefits remain paused for now & it's unclear how long it will take for new SNAP payments to be made. More info: snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov

The Trump Administration will stop funding SNAP during the federal government shutdown, affecting 42 million Americans. Starting at midnight Nov. 1, 1.9 million Illinoisans will not receive November SNAP benefits. Visit snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov for updates and food resources.

Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, la Administración Trump detendrá la financiación del programa SNAP para 42 millones de estadounidenses. Desde la medianoche del 1 de noviembre, 1.9 millones en Illinois no recibirán beneficios. Visite snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov.

Todos merecen apoyo 💙 La Línea 988 está disponible 24/7 con ayuda gratuita y confidencial. 📞 Llama o 📲 manda un mensaje al 988 🌐 988lifeline.org Nunca estás solo.

The Trump Administration has chosen to stop funding SNAP (food stamps) for 42 million Americans during the federal government shutdown. Visit snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov for the most up-to-date information and to find local food banks & pantries.

¿Necesitas ayuda legal o apoyo para personas LGBTQIA+? IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial: Cambio de nombre/género 🏡 Discriminación 🏫 Derechos en escuela/salud 📞 855-805-9200 | 💻 ilprideconnect.org de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Wipe the Slate Clean from Oct. 1–Nov. 17, 2025. The Illinois Tax Amnesty Program lets you pay eligible back taxes without penalties or interest. If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh. Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty

¿Buscas dónde conseguir comida? 🍽️ IDHS puede conectarte con despensas de alimentos, comedores comunitarios y otros servicios cerca de ti. 💛 Encuentra apoyo aquí: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...