Illinois Healthcare Portal
Visit this website and use the Health Program Finder and learn about Prescription Drug Coverage Programs, and other health-related programs.
Consumer Health Plan Information Learn about options such as COBRA, which offers a continuation of employer-provided health insurance for a period of time after a serious life event.
Illinois Cares Rx offers prescription coverage for seniors and persons with disabilities. Visit this website to enroll.
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is provided by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to counsel seniors as they make decisions about insurance. Counselors are volunteers, trained to answer questions regarding Medicare, Prescription Drug Coverage, Long-term Care Insurance and more.
To access resources provided through the
DHS Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, visit the following sites:
The DHS Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse provides comprehensive services throughout the state for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse and dependency. These services include:
- Case management,
- Detoxification,
- HIV testing and counseling,
- Intensive outpatient services,
- Early intervention, and
- Residential rehabilitation
Additionally, more information on assistance and treatment may be found at the following sites:
Alcoholics Anonymous - is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Narcotics Anonymous - is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts which provides a recovery process and support network inextricably linked together.
The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) provides vital resources and information for individuals needing assistance through the Division of Mental Health and the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
To locate an alcohol and substance abuse provider or referral agency in your area visit the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator 
To access the 24 hour DHS Hot Line call:
1.800.843.6154 or 1.800.447.6404 TTY (English or Espanol)
To access the DHS Provider Help Line call:
1.800.804.3833 or 1.877.434.1082 TTY
Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides information and eligibility requirements for women in the State of Illinois to receive
free breast and cervical cancer screenings and treatment. For contact information and eligibility requirements, open and print the
Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Flyer
or visit the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer website.
The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) through the
Office of Family Health provides vital information and support services to pregnant women and infants and children with special medical, environmental or social needs.
To access these resources, visit the following state sites:
Bureau of Child and Adolescent Health administers programs that support the emotional health of children and adolescents, reduce the number of teen pregnancies, and teach good parenting skills.
Bureau of Family Nutrition provides nutrition, education, and assessment infomation and supplemental foods to needy families to reduce infant mortality rates and ensure the healthy development and growth of infants.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) assists women, infants, and children to improve their health and nutritional status, and provides a referral service to women for other health and social care services.
Bureau of Maternal and Infant Health provides programs to support quality prenatal and pediatric care and family planning.
Additional information on health services for children and infants can be found at the following sites:
Health Care for All Kids this state-wide initiative is a comprehensive medical and dental health program directed at all uninsured children in the State of Illinois 18 years of age and younger. Visit Health Care for All Kids to pre-register.
Zero to Three provides resources to parents on healthy emotional, social, and intellectual growth of their children during the first three years of development.
For more information or to locate a Health Services Provider or Referral Agency in your area, call:
1.800.323.4769 or 217.557.3946 TTY.
For additional assistance or to find a DHS Office or Service Provider in your local area, visit the DHS Locator .
To access the 24 hour DHS Hot Line, call:
1.800.843.6154 or 1.800.447.6404 TTY (English or Espanol).
To access the DHS Provider Help Line, call:
1.800.804.3833 or 1.877.434.1082 TTY.