From the Illinois Department of Human Services March 2022 News letter: Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) is a grassroots campaign that seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling and […]
IDHS/SUPR Recovery Wrap-Up & Training Opportunities
The Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR) recently released their Recovery Wrap-Up 2021 report in their monthly newsletter. According to the newsletter, IDHS/SUPR rapidly […]
Overdose Prevention
Everyone can play a role in stopping overdose. You can help by knowing what overdose looks like and being prepared to help someone who might be having an overdose. Knowing […]
Alex’s Law
Governor Pritzker Signs Alex’s Law Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed House Bill 3445, known as Alex’s Law, to encourage people witnessing a drug overdose to call 911. Alex’s Law protects […]
Relapse is a Normal Part of Recovery
Relapse is when someone in recovery uses substances again. Substances change the way the brain operates and restoring normal brain function is difficult and takes time, this is when relapse […]
Substance Use and the Holidays
For many, the end of the year brings happy family gatherings, big dinners of turkey and stuffing, holiday music, and cozy fires. For others, the holidays can be a much darker […]
Happy Recovery Day from the IL Helpline!
We at the Illinois Helpline wish our community a happy Recovery Day! Today, September 30th, is a time to celebrate those in recovery and the strength of our recovery community. […]
Reverse the Silence
In July, an alliance of national nonprofit organizations along with Emergent BioSolutions (sponsor) announced the launch of a new video and radio public awareness campaign – Reverse the Silence – […]
IDHS/SUPR Access Narcan Program
In 2020, there were 2,944 opioid overdose deaths in Illinois. This is a 33% increase from 2019 and the highest number of yearly fatalities that Illinois has on record. The […]
Help for the Holidays
This season, be sure to carry the essentials The 2020 holiday season is unlike any other before. With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the nation and globe, many communities […]