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• Illinois Department of Public Health

  • State of Illinois COVID-19 Hotline in operation 24/7 at 1-800-889-3931

  • coronavirus.illinois.gov

  • www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus

• City of Chicago Department of Public Health

  • COVID-19 Hotline in operation 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday at 708-633-3319 

  • www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home.html

• National Centers for Disease Control (National Coronavirus Updates)

  • www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

• Mental Health Resources

  • The CDC’s COVID-19 Stress and Anxiety Management Page 

  • Mental Health America’s COVID-19 Information and Resources Page

  • If you need one-on-one assistance or are having thoughts of harming yourself, these resources are always available:

    • NAMI Chicago helpline: 833-NAMI-CHI

    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

• The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)

  • The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced the launch of a new toll-free number for all DRS customers to use during the current global pandemic. Existing or prospective customers can call 1-877-581-3690 to receive assistance regarding DRS programs and services that are designed to allow those with disabilities throughout the state to live, learn, and work independently. For more information, click here.

• Assistance for families and individuals impacted by domestic and sexual violence

  • Illinois’ Domestic Violence Helpline is being expanded in order to create a one stop access point for shelter needs. 

  • Victims can directly call the Helpline at 1-877-TO END DV (1-877-863-6338 voice or 1-877-863-6339 TTY) and be connected to shelter through existing local domestic violence shelters or they will be connected to emergency shelter through available hotels and motels. Transportation assistance is being offered as well. For more information, click here.

  • Victims and survivors who need support can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7. Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 for TTY, or if you're unable to speak safely, you can click here or text LOVEIS to 22522