Governor Pritzker Awards $6 Million in Grant Funding Through Home Illinois Workforce Pilot Program
CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awarded more than $6 million in grant funding to four recipients through the Home Illinois Workforce Pilot Program. This program is a partnership between DCEO, the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH) and the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and is funded through the Illinois Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTED).
September 10, 2024
Illinois Celebrates National Recovery Month
CHICAGO - In a new proclamation, Governor JB Pritzker acknowledged September as National Recovery Month in Illinois - a celebration of those in recovery from mental health and substance use conditions and an opportunity to promote new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices.
September 3, 2024
Finalists and Winner of the 2024 Governor's Hometown Awards Announced
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Human Services and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) announced the 2024 Governor's Hometown Award finalists and Governor's Cup winner yesterday at a ceremony in Springfield.
August 15, 2024
Residents Can Connect with Resources at the Illinois Department of Human Services 2024 Illinois State Fair Tent
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) wants fairgoers to know that Help is Here. The annual Illinois State Fair will highlight a range of human services programs this year, offering attendees the opportunity to learn about and access important human services at the IDHS tent.
July 31, 2024
City of Chicago, Cook County, and State of Illinois Partner to Support Community-Based Approaches to Safety
CHICAGO - The Government Alliance for Safe Communities (GASC) is an unprecedented partnership between the State of Illinois, Cook County, and the City of Chicago to strengthen the community safety ecosystem in the greater Chicago region.
July 8, 2024
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Recovery Month Interview with Director Laura Garcia | Univision
Director Garcia is interviewed by Univision Chicago and discusses the importance of recognizing September as Recovery Month, the distribution of naloxone, and the programs and services offered by the Department to assist people in Illinois in recovery.
September 6, 2024
Illinois Marks National Recovery Month with Statewide Events and Support Initiatives | WSIU
In a proclamation by Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois has officially recognized September as National Recovery Month, celebrating individuals recovering from mental health and substance use conditions.
This month-long observance aims to raise public awareness about the importance of recovery and the ongoing efforts to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorders.
September 3, 2024
New Study Reveals the States Most Caring of Youth's Mental Health | On Focus
After President Joe Biden this summer announced a new U.S. citizenship pathway for immigrant spouses, Oscar Silva rushed to apply and was elated Monday when an email arrived confirming his appointment for a required biometric exam.
August 27, 2024
DRS Director Patrick: ADA Celebration & Disability Pride
In celebration of the anniversary of the ADA, Department of Rehabilitation Services Director Rahnee Patrick discusses her journey as a disability activist, and she emphasizes the importance of the Centers for Independent Living (CIL), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and disability pride in the ongoing work to secure equity for people with disabilities.
A Legacy of Neurodiversity Pride
"My community needs to gain more equity and inclusion, and that is where the advocacy for and by myself and others comes in." IDHS is honored to share insights from Daniel Olsen, a summer intern at the IDHS Office of Communications in Springfield. The article details his journey from shame to celebration.
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