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Pregnant & Postpartum Women
Kelsi – Full Story
She’s in recovery. And she loves being a mother. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Kelsi – A Different Kind of Love
Listen to the words of a young mother in recovery. If you or a loved one need help, reach out to us at the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or call 833-2FINDHELP.
Kelsi – Recovery is…
She’s in recovery. And she loves being a mother. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Kshe – Full Story
This mom and harm reduction advocate is living proof that recovery is possible. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Kshe – Walking Proof
Recovery is possible. Just ask Kshe. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Kshe – Addiction is Real
Recovery is possible. Just ask Kshe. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Kshe – Recovery is…
Recovery is possible. Just ask Kshe. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Tamela – Full Story
Tamela knows that recovery is possible. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Tamela – I Did
Hear the powerful words of a grandmother and community leader in long-term recovery. You are not alone. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Tamela – How Far We’ve Come
Hear the powerful words of a grandmother and community leader in long-term recovery. You are not alone. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Tamela – My Advice
Tamela knows that recovery is possible. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Tamela – Recovery is…
Tamela knows that recovery is possible. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or 833-2FINDHELP for the support and services that you need.
Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction: Meeting you where you’re at
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Meet Cheryl
Meet Cheryl, Deputy Director, Chicago Recovery Alliance (CRA)
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Here’s Chris (Meet Jolt)
Meet Dr. Olt, Chris, and Kshe from JOLT.
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Introducing Dr. Olt
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Featuring Dr. Tamara Olt, Jolt Foundation
Listen to Jose
Meet Jose, Recovery Support Services Case Manager, Community Outreach Intervention Projects (COIP)
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Connect with Scott
Meet Scott, Executive Director, The Community Action Place (TCAP)
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Stories of Help
Help is Here: The Illinois Helpline
Help for opioid and other substance use disorders is available in Illinois. In this video featuring service providers, organizations, and individuals, Danielle Kirby, Director of the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR), IL Department of Human Services, talks about the transformation going on statewide, and how the Illinois Helpline can be the first step to accessing much-needed information, services, and support. Help is here. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline at helplineil.org or call 833-2FINDHELP to learn about the services available to you.
Laurie’s Story
Laurie and Natalie met while in recovery and became close friends. Going through the recovery process together allowed them to support one another and grow together. Today, they help others navigating the recovery process, and encourage anyone who needs help to reach out. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline at helplineil.org or call 833-2FINDHELP to learn about the services available to you.
Rex’s Story
Rex Alexander, Director Recovery Support Programs, Illinois Department of Human Services, shares his journey with his community to give back and help more people achieve success. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline at helplineil.org or call 833-2FINDHELP to learn about the services available to you.
Laura and Alex’s Story
Laura and Alex, a mother and son both in recovery, work together to support others in their recovery journeys. Reach out to the Illinois Helpline at helplineil.org or call 833-2FINDHELP to learn about the services available to you.
Aisha’s Story
Aisha lost her oldest daughter to substance use and she’s turning her pain into purpose. See the wonderful work that Aisha is doing to honor her daughter’s memory and prevent this from happening to others. You are not alone. Reach out to us at the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or call 833-2FINDHELP to learn about the services available to you.
Dr Karen White’s Story
Dr. Karen White has seen what drugs have done to her family and her community. Hear this community leader’s inspiring story of change. And reach out to the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at helplineil.org or call 833-2FINDHELP to learn about the services available to you.