The Department of Human Services is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees and an annual budget of over $5.4 billion. Illinois created DHS in 1997, to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency. DHS is proud of its diversity, efficiency, and the services that the agency and its community partners provide to Illinois citizens.
Mission: To assist our customers to achieve maximum self-sufficiency, independence and health through the provision of seamless, integrated services for individuals, families and communities.
Local Organizations At The Center Of Metro East Census Outreach Efforts
BELLEVILLE — Communities across the Metro East are ramping up their efforts to get an accurate count when the U.S. Census Bureau begins collecting
Congratulations to our ISD basketball team!
Congratulations to ISD’s 1st-2nd grade basketball team. They finished their season undefeated with a record of 8-0 in the YMCA basketball league.
Southern Illinois could benefit from Pritzker opioid treatment executive order
This month, Gov. JB Pritzker announced another dramatic increase in opioid treatment funding in Illinois, signing an executive order that will dedicate $4.1 million to recovery and prevention services.
DFD starts NARCAN Leave Behind Program
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — In an effort to reduce opioid overdose deaths, the Danville Fire Division is joining forces with the Champaign Health Department and Partnership to Reduce Opiate Morta…
The Governor's Office is now taking applications for the Michael Curry Summer Internship Program! The program offers college juniors, seniors, and graduate students in all disciplines (including law) an opportunity to work in one of the agencies (including IDHS) under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Governor on a full-time basis for ten (10) weeks during the summer.
Click here for more information and to apply: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/gov/about/opportunities/Pages/default.aspx
The Governor's Office offers great opportunities to experience firsthand the inner workings of state government. The Office offers a variety of programs for college students, recent graduates, and graduate students. Below you can find out what opportunities are available as well as information on ho...
Today we announced our partnerships with UIC and CommunityConnect Labs to improve census outreach to hard-to-count communities and strengthen our ability to ensure every person in Illinois is represented in the 2020 Census. Read the full press release here:https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/21133-IDHS_to_partner_with_UIC_and_CommunityConnect_Labs_to_Improve_Census_Outreach_to_Hard-to-Count_Communities.pdf
Do you or someone you know have a gambling disorder? Call the state's hotline at 1-800-GAMBLER, text ILGAMB to 53342 or visit WeKnowtheFeeling.org.
For the First Time, You Can Fill Out Your Census Form Online
The U.S. census goes mobile and modern. How else it will work – and why government leaders say the stakes are high.
IDHS has 35 new job openings across the state! Click below for more information and to apply.
Registered Nurse - Waukegan, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2535955
Mental Health Technician Trainee (20) - Waukegan, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2649092
Mental Health Technician Trainee (10) - Dwight, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2649092
Physician – Anna, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2215044
Registered Nurse - Centralia, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2698630
Executive Secretary - Waukegan, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2695757
Registered Nurse - Anna, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2375399
Opioid 'consumption sites' coming to Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - Governor JB Pritzker has just set aside $4. 1 million to help fight Illinois’ opioid crisis with a new executive order. Included in those efforts are "supervised consumption sites"These four centers will focus on making sure people are using clean needles, have acces...
Our Alton Mental Health Center in Alton, IL is hosting an open interview event for registered nurses on February 13th! See below for more information.
On Monday, IDHS Secretary Grace B. Hou joined Governor Pritzker as he signed Executive Order 2020-02 to better address racial disparities in responding to the opioid crisis.
Governor Pritzker announced the Opioid Overdose Prevention and Recovery Steering Committee and an increase of $4.1 million state dollars this fiscal year to expand recovery and prevention services for individuals with opioid use disorder in all corners of the state.
If you or someone you know is experiencing opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders, call the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at 1-833-2FINDHELP or visit HelplineIL.org.
Governor JB Pritzker
It has been a tenet of my administration to make health care a right, not a privilege, for all Illinoisans—no matter their income, race, ethnicity, or religion. Today I signed an executive order that begins an effort to achieve social equity as we work to end the opioid crisis.
I’m equally proud to announce that we’re matching our verbal commitment to end the opioid epidemic in Illinois with a financial one. My administration is increasing our state investment in this fight by over $4 million in this fiscal year.
We know that far too often, medical treatment and outcomes fall short in achieving equity. We will not tolerate the racial disparities that come from institutional failures. Our work won’t be done until all our residents have the opportunity to live their most fulfilling lives.
We are doing all that we can to ensure recovery is accessible. No one is a lost cause. Recovery belongs in Illinois—in every corner, and every community.
Our very own Rahnee Patrick will be participating on the panel titled, "The Lives We Lead: The Evolution of Disability Rights Across Generations" on January 30th at the Consulate General of France's Night of Ideas: Alive!
Tickets are free - register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-of-ideas-alive-tickets-85271554515
Night of Ideas, Chicago
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Over the last two days ICIRR and our partners from across the city, suburban Cook County, and the collar counties came together to get ready for the 2020 Census! We went deep into canvassing and educating our communities about the Census and how they can participate starting March 12.
The training culminated with a press conference and canvass on Wednesday featuring leaders who understand the importance of the Census and were advocates to ensure that hard-to-count communities got the resources they need for a complete count.
Thank you to our partners: Mujeres Latinas en Accion, HANA Center, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago, Erie Neighborhood House, IL Muslim Civic Coalition, Arab American Action Network, ONE Northside, Illinois Migrant Council, Logan Square Neighborhood Association, Spanish Coalition for Housing, PASO - West Suburban Action Project, Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project - SSIP, Indo-American Center, Southwest Organizing Project, Enlace Chicago, Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, Communities United, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community- CBCAC, Centro Romero, AFIRE Chicago, Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, Arab American Family Services (AAFS), Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, Vietnamese Association of Illinois, Community Health Partnership of Illinois, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos, Instituto del Progreso Latino, Centro de Informacion
Thank you to the elected leaders who spoke today: State Rep Theresa Mah, State Senator Celina Villanueva, State Representative Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Commissioner Alma Anaya, Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez 25th Ward Office
IDHS is hiring! We have seven new positions open at Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, IL. Click below for more information and to apply!
Activity Therapist Coordinator: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2678364
Activity Therapist Coordinator: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2678380
Human Resources Representative: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2678408
Human Resources Associate Opt. 2: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2678432
Social Worker II: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2678456
Social Worker II: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2678467
Licensed Practical Nurse I: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2678502
Office Closure: The IDHS Englewood Family Community Resource Center located at 5323 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60649 is temporarily closed. For services, please visit one of the following IDHS locations:
Southeast, 8001 S Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619
Calumet Park, 831 W 119th Street, Chicago, IL 60619
Mid-South, 1642 W 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60636
Roseland, 11203 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
South Suburban, 3301 Weirton Rd, Blue Island, IL 60406
Woodlawn, 915 E. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Our Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center in Anna, IL is hosting tech select testing on February 27th! See below for more information.
Why Illinois Is Pumping Millions Into the Census
With funding and congressional seats at stake, the state is taking extreme measures to get a full count.
Congratulations Josh!
Another success story! Recent graduate, Josh, worked at Goodwill for the Student Work Experience program while in school. He made the transition out and is now employed full time by Goodwill and continues to do great things!
If you or someone you know has a gambling disorder, call the state's hotline at 1-800-GAMBLER, text ILGAMB to 53342 or visit WeKnowtheFeeling.org today.
Pot-Focused Campaigns Aim to Educate Consumers About New Law
With recreational marijuana now legal, city and state officials are working to educate consumers about what’s permitted under the new law and how to use cannabis responsibly.
Check out this great article from NPR Illinois 91.9 UIS about the important work our Illinois Census Office is doing to prepare for the 2020 census!
As Illinois prepares for the 2020 census count, leaders of the state census office said they’re focusing on getting correct information out to communities,
This Thursday, our Fox Developmental Center in Dwight, IL is hosting open interviews for 23 registered nursing positions we have open from 9am-2pm. See below for more information!
IDHS is hiring! We have 11 new positions open across the state. Click below for more information and to apply!
Physician – Anna, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2530049
Registered Nurse 1 – Anna, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2552847
Registered Nurse 2 – Anna, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2437985
Registered Nurse 2 – Anna, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2334900
Registered Nurse, Part Time (6 open) – Dwight, IL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2668452
Support Service Worker – Dwight, IL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2672466
Click here for a full list of IDHS openings: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/default.cfm?&promotionaljobs=0&transfer=0
The Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances has officially reached 20,000 calls and the website has been visited over 63,000 times.
If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use disorder, call 833-2FINDHELP or click below.
Find help here. The Illinois Helpline can connect you to opioid and other substance use disorder treatment services in Illinois.
Reminder! Our Fox Developmental Center in Dwight, IL is hosting open interviews for registered nurses on January 9th from 9am-2pm. See below for more information!
Did you miss our Census EDU Summit? Check out this welcome video featuring IDHS Secretary Grace B. Hou and more on the ISBE Vimeo page!
Welcome – Marishonta Wilkerson and Oswaldo Alvarez, 2020 Census Co-Coordinators – Deputy Governor Sol Flores – Governor JB Pritzker –…
Congratulations to Bernie Roach from our Illinois School for the Visually Impaired! He recently completed the last day of his work program at Ace Hardware in Jacksonville and was featured in this video commercial on Facebook. Great job Bernie!
IDHS Secretary Grace B. Hou was recently a guest on President Preckwinkle's "Talk with Toni" TV show. Check it out below!
The holidays are in full swing! On this episode of Talk with Toni we celebrate by finding ways that we can make the holidays a little brighter by giving to e...
State Approves Budget for Library System Census Grant
he Pritzker Administration and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) awarded the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) with a $750,000 grant to encourage full participation in Census 2020 throughout the state.
Our Fox Developmental Center in Dwight, IL is hosting open interviews for registered nurses on January 9th from 9am-2pm. See below for more information!
Centerstone Offers Individuals And Families Help With Gambling Disorder
Centerstone provide treatment for mental health and addictions. They recently added treatment for gambling addiction at their Marion and Carbondale
Gov Pritzker calls on Illinois to become best state in raising children
After making the largest investment ever into early childhood programs and facilities this past year, Governor JB Pritzker gathered with leading early childhood experts today and announced greater state investment in child care programs across Illinois beginning January 1st and the creation of a new...
IDHS has 25 new job openings across the state! Click below for more information and to apply.
Support Service Worker - Waukegan, IL:
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2653543
Mental Health Technician - Waukegan, IL:
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2653865
Mental Health Technician Trainee - Waukegan, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2649092
Rehabilitation Workshop Instructor - Waukegan, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2648158
Registered Nurse – Waukegan, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2535955
Public Service Administrator (Dietary Services) – Park Forest, IL:
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2658351
Senior Public Service Administrator (ACD Operations) – Park Forest, IL:
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2658428
Registered Nurse (17 openings) – Dwight, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2656143
Physician – Anna, IL: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2215044
Click here for a full list of IDHS job openings: https://www.indeedjobs.com/illinois-department-of-human-services-6ffa36e/jobs
IDHS is looking to hire 17 nurses at our Fox Developmental Center in Dwight, IL. Click here for more information and to apply! https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2656143
Governor JB Pritzker
This morning, I joined business leaders to stress the importance of ensuring our state has a complete census count.
The state's effort will help our fellow Illinoisans get the representation they deserve and maximize the dollars we get back from the federal government.
Congratulations to our wrestling coach at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired!
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) -- Ken Mansell gained his 350th win as a coach Thursday at the ISVI home wrestling meet.
Check out this story WBEZ did on the Census EDU Summit we hosted with the Illinois State Board of Education last week!
Officials said undercounting children in the census could result in the loss of crucial resources that could help them, such as food stamps.
Kendall County census count commission awarded $25K grant from state
Commissioners say money could help with outreach, census participation
Check out this awesome story that aired on the CBS Chicago morning show featuring our Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Rahnee Patrick, and Giovanni Francese, an entrepreneur in our Business Enterprise Program for the Blind!
Don’t ever tell Giovanni Franceschi he can’t do something – he’ll prove you wrong.
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