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Illinois Helpline @ILHelpline

Find substance use services throughout Illinois. Free to the public & confidential. Call 833-234-6343, text "HELP" to 833234, or chat with us at helplineil.org.

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Illinois Helpline@ILHelpline
1 Apr 2021
Our Helpline Specialists have been where you are. Let us help you find the next step that's right for your journey. Call us at 833-234-6343, text "HELP" to 833234, or chat with us at helplineil.org.
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Any positive change, whether it’s having naloxone available or testing drugs for safety are steps that help people stay healthy while using drugs. To learn more about harm reduction services available you, call the IL Helpline today at 833.234.6343 or text HELP to 833234.
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Substance use disorder is a chronic disease that can be treated. While everyone’s path to recovery is different, for many, treatment is the first step. The Helpline can help you anywhere along your path. Call 833-234-6343 or text HELP to 833234 to talk with a Helpline Specialist.
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Does online chatting seem more manageable than picking up the phone? Text "HELP" to 833234 or chat with us at HelplineIL.org - a Helpline Specialist will introduce themselves and ask how they can help.
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Laura and Alex, a mother and son both in recovery, work together to support individuals and families in their recovery journeys. Watch their story here: youtu.be/Fp3VCTX9NTQ?si=n7mZ… Call the IL Helpline at 833-234-6343 or text HELP to 833234 to get information tailored to you.
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You might care about someone living with substance use. You might be worried and feeling your own pain related to their substance use. The IL Helpline is here to help you and your loved one. Call 833.234.6343, text HELP to 833234, or visit helplineil.org/app/gethelp
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Wondering what to expect during treatment? Treatment is personalized and can combine medical care with services to build coping skills. To learn more about treatment services, call the IL Helpline at 833.234.6343, text HELP to 833234 or visit helplineil.org/app/gethelp
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Harm reduction services meet people where they’re at to help them stay safe, prevent and manage disease, and prevent a fatal overdose. They are legal services and available throughout the state of Illinois. Learn more at helplineil.org/app/gethelp or call us at 833-234-6343.
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Use our easy, confidential online screening tool to search by category, location, insurance coverage, and more. Check it out at hub.helplineil.org/spa_resul…. You can also call 833-234-6343 or text HELP to 833234 to get connected to services.
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The IL Helpline now offers medication on demand to IL residents seeking treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Call the IL Helpline today at 833.234.6343 or text HELP to 833234 or visit e.helplineil.org/mar-now/ to learn more
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Join us this Saturday May 9th for a FREE Naloxone and Resource Pick-Up event! Date: Saturday, May 9th Time: 11am-1pm (see schedule on flyer) Location: Chicago Heights Public Library 25 W 15th St Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Substance use disorder is a chronic disease that can be treated. While everyone’s path to recovery is different, the Helpline can help you anywhere along your path. Connect with us by calling 833.234.6343, texting HELP to 833234, or visiting helplineil.org/app/gethelp
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To register for the IL Champions Program, please email aesquivel@hria.org with your name and the email subject "Champions 2025" Learn more about the Illinois Helpline Champions program and how you can get involved here: helplineil.org/app/champions…
Whether or not someone is ready to seek treatment, there are ways you can be supportive. Visit us online at helplineil.org/app/helpsomeo… to find ways you can support your loved one. Call the Helpline at 833-234-6343 to get information and referrals tailored to you and your loved one.
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If a loved one is using opioids, it’s a good idea to get trained to use naloxone and always have it with you. Search for Naloxone distribution sites by visiting hub.helplineil.org/spa_resul…, calling 833-234-6343 or texting HELP to 833234 to get connected to services.
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No matter where you or someone you care about may be on the road to recovery, we can connect you to harm reduction services throughout the state. Call us at 833-234-6343, text HELP to 833234, or visit helplineil.org/app/gethelp
Some people with substance use disorder want help, sometimes after prior treatment. Other times, people are not ready to seek help – even when you see how much substance use is hurting them. Call the IL Helpline at 833.234.6343 to get information tailored to your loved one.
Some people try treatment more than once because the road to change isn’t always a straight line. Everyone's treatment path is different, and the Helpline can help you find where to start. Call us at 833-234-6343, text HELP to 833234, or visit helplineil.org/app/gethelp
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The Helpline is here to help you and your loved one. Substance use disorder is a chronic disease that requires treatment, support, and new coping skills. Call IL Helpline at 833-234-6343 or text HELP to 833234 to get information and referrals tailored to you and your loved one.
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Problem gambling can get in the way of work, school, and relationships. You can talk with a Problem Gambling Helpline Specialist anytime by calling 1 800-GAMBLER or texting GAMB to 833234. Visit e.helplineil.org/areyoureall… to learn more.
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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. Watch Aisha's story here: youtu.be/f-SE2X2mV5U
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