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Governor Pritzker announces 'first of its kind' legal hotline for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans
Gov. JB Pritzker announced this week that Illinois is launching a “first of its kind” resource guide and hotline to support LGBTQ+ residents.
The legal advice line, Illinois Pride Connect, will come online Monday and serve English and Spanish speakers, according to the program’s site.
Callers can get advice on access to health care, identifying documents, housing, safety concerns and government benefits, such as Medicaid and SNAP. Advocates fielding calls will offer one-time advice and refer callers to the line’s legal partners.
The legal advice line, Illinois Pride Connect, will come online Monday and serve English and Spanish speakers, according to the program’s site.
Callers can get advice on access to health care, identifying documents, housing, safety concerns and government benefits, such as Medicaid and SNAP. Advocates fielding calls will offer one-time advice and refer callers to the line’s legal partners.
“For us to be able to go on offense, and not be on defense, is what I love about this state,” Pritzker said in a video posted to social media. “Together we are fighting ignorance with information. We’re fighting cruelty with compassion.”
https://ipmnewsroom.org/pritzker-announces-first-of-its-kind-legal-hotline-for-lgbtq-illinoisans/
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