Illinois Department of Human Services

Helping Families. Supporting Communities. Empowering Individuals.

DHS can help you and your family meet your basic needs.

We offer a range of services to help you become healthy and self-sufficient.

See our "for Customers" section for details.



If you are - or want to be - a DHS partner, provider, contractor, or vendor, you can find the information and resources you need under "for Providers."





DHS Office Locator

DHS Help Line

  • 1-800-843-6154
  • 1-800-447-6404 TTY
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