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A photo of Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services (IDHS-DRS) Director Rahnee Patrick, and staff from Lake Land Community College.

✨IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services Director Rahnee Patrick visited Lake Land College to discuss the vital role of accessibility, equity, and disability awareness on college campuses & throughout the local community.

🎉Thank you Director Rahnee & DRS for all you do!

📸Lake Land College

IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Substance use prevention month

October is Substance Use Prevention Month.

Prevention saves lives and strengthens communities. Together, we can support healthy choices, provide resources, and reduce the stigma around seeking help.

Explore prevention and recovery resources: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) logo. Congratulations! WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Recipients. Crawford County. Tazewell County.

Congratulations to Tazewell County and Crawford County Health Departments for winning the 2025 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence from the USDA!

Down Syndrome Awareness Month. October. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services

💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Across Illinois, people with Down syndrome are breaking barriers and shaping communities. At IDHS, we’re committed to inclusion, choice, and opportunity – every day of the year. Let’s celebrate strengths and uplift voices.

Hispanic Heritage Month. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services

This Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, IDHS honors Lucy Gonzalez Parsons – a fearless labor organizer, writer, & orator. From the Haymarket Affair to co-founding the IWW, her fight for workers’ rights & justice still inspires.

📸 Zinn Education Project

📚 Learn more: bit.ly/42ekyuA

IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help is available.

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We stand with survivors & work to break the cycle of abuse.

Free, confidential help is here 24/7:

📞 877-863-6338 (Voice)
📞 877-863-6339 (TTY)

Learn more: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...

Conoce tues derechos! Know your rights. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services

🚨 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

IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. LGBTQ+ History Month

🏳️‍🌈 October is LGBTQ+ History Month!

We honor the leaders, advocates, and everyday people whose courage and contributions have advanced equality. Their stories remind us that inclusion makes our communities stronger.

IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Governor Pritzker proclaims October 2025 a time to honor workers with disabilities, advance inclusive hiring, and celebrate this year’s theme: “Celebrating Value and Talent.”

Explore resources: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...

Food pantries, soup kitchens, and other local services. help is here. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services.

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...

La compasión siempre está a tu alcance. Apoyo gratuito, confidencial y disponible 24/7 con consejeros capacitados en risis. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Casa Central. Serving the community since 1954

This Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, we celebrate Casa Central, the Midwest’s largest Hispanic social service agency. Founded in 1954, it serves 20,000 people annually with bilingual, culturally responsive programs from childcare to elder care.

👉 Learn more: casacentral.org

Conoce tues derechos! Know your rights! IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services

📌 Si ves agentes federales:

🚪 No abras
🗣️ Guarda silencio
📝 No firmes
📷 Documenta
🧾 Lleva tu tarjeta de derechos

📌 If you encounter immigration officers:

🚪 Don’t open the door
🗣️ Stay silent
📝 Don’t sign
📷 Document
🧾 Carry a Know Your Rights card

🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/know-your-rights

IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Now Hiring

📢 We’re hiring! Join IDHS’ Division of Early Childhood as an Early Intervention & Home Visiting Policy Analyst in Springfield.

Salary: $88,140–$128,808.

Apply by Oct. 8, 2025

💻 tinyurl.com/bdeev3j3

All Illinoisans deserve credible, transparent, science-based vaccine guidance. IDPH's recommendations ensure that residents can protect themselves and their family members this respiratory virus season.

Hispanic Heritage Month. Rodriguez Socialist Union Man for Mayor. IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services

✨ Did You Know? ✨

In 1914, William E. Rodriguez became the first Hispanic person elected to Chicago’s City Council. A lawyer and activist of Spanish descent, he later helped found the Chicago chapter of the ACLU – paving the way for Latine leadership in public service.

Help Stop Hate. Unity Against Hate

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

Support those who serve. illiois governor's challenge. preventing suicide among service members, veterans, and their families. veterans crisis line dial 988 then press 1. idhs

September is Suicide Awareness Month.

Illinois stands with Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families. Join the Governor’s Challenge to prevent suicide.

If you’re in crisis Dial 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/4hwycmav

IL Pride Connect. Gratuito. Confidencial. En todo el estado. ILPrideConnect.org

¿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.

Illinois Department of Revenue. 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty. A Limited-Time Opportunity October 1 – November 17, 2025. Clear Tax Debt – Penalty & Interest Free!

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

You're not alone. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is Here. IDHS

If you are struggling with gambling or know someone who is, there is confidential, 24/7 support available.

📞 Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
📱 Text GAMB to 833234
💻 For additional resources and guidance, visit: AreYouReallyWinning.com

collage of Rudy Lazano

This Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, IDHS honors Rudy Lozano – a Chicago labor leader, activist, & organizer. From advocating for better school conditions to building Black–Brown unity, his legacy of equity & inclusion endures.

📸 Rodolfo “Rudy” Lozano archives

📚 Learn more: bit.ly/48eou2v

There is light. We're here to help. 24/7, free, and confidential support from trained crisis counselors.

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.

MAR NOW 833-234-6343

This recovery month, IDHS uplifts MAR NOW – which makes recovery accessible – anytime, anywhere.

Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) is an effective treatment and harm reduction tool for opioid use disorder. MAR NOW is here to help take the first step toward recovery.

📞 Call 833-234-6343

IL Eyece on I.C.E. Network. We keep us safe! ICIRR

Get verified ICE alerts via text. Join Illinois’ "Eyes on ICE" network from ICIRR.
Recibe alertas verificadas de ICE con "Ojo a la inmigración" de ICIRR.
Learn more:

bit.ly/421cq0w

Hispanic Heritage Month. Western Illinois Dreamers.

This Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, we celebrate Western Illinois Dreamers, a nonprofit empowering immigrants & refugees in Macomb, Peoria, Monmouth, & Springfield with legal education, housing aid, DACA support, & more – ensuring families thrive.

👉 Learn more: westernillinoisdreamers.org

Connecting families to care. beacon.illinois.gov

🌟 Brighter days are ahead for Illinois families.

We’re proud to share BEACON – a new one-stop resource making it easier than ever to find mental and behavioral health support for children and youth.

Visit beacon.illinois.gov today and take the first step toward hope and healing.

Art Lehr's Vegetable Farm at Coordinator Youth and Human Services

🍎 The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is in full swing! Since July 10, Illinois farmers have been bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to families across our state. Thank you to our local growers for nourishing communities!

Deaf Awareness Month

🤟 September is Deaf Awareness Month!

This month, we honor the rich culture, language, and contributions of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Together, we’re working to build a more inclusive Illinois – where communication access and equal opportunity are for everyone. 💙

#DeafAwarenessMonth

IL Pride Connect. Free. Confidential. Statewide. ILPrideConnect.org

🌈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