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IDHS Announces Social Media Campaign For National Recovery Month

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced that they would be joining the #RecoveryBelongs global social media campaign to help raise awareness in the fight against opioid abuse and recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. 

 

September is National Recovery Month and IDHS Secretary Grace B. Hou released the following statement, "Despite the advances and progress we have made in educating residents about substance use disorder, many Illinois residents continue to face challenges. National Recovery Month sheds a light on substance use disorder, and the fact that effective treatment can, and does, lead to recovery. Local communities, providers, and activists are given the opportunity to celebrate life, raise awareness of harm reduction and recovery options, and highlight the impact of their work in combating addiction."

 

The Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) continues its work to promote and implement strategies that are targeted at reducing the harmful effects of substance use within the state of Illinois.

 

To learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day and National Recovery Month please visit this link. If you or someone you know is suffering from opioid or substance abuse, please contact the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances by calling 1-833-2FINDHELP (1-833-234-6343), texting "HELP" to 833234, or by visiting helplineIL.org.

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