The Alliance
Formed in March 2017, the Illinois Alliance for Welcoming Healthcare brings together health providers, health legal experts and community organizations around Illinois. The Alliance’s goal is to create a welcoming environment for everyone in every healthcare institution in Illinois.
Recent federal executive orders and policy changes have ramped up immigration enforcement leading to family separations once again. These harsh policy changes have already inflicted significant damage on our communities’ well-being including fear and anxiety in accessing crucial healthcare services. This led the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to create the Illinois Alliance for Welcoming Healthcare.
Need support? Call ICIRR’s Family Support Hotline
1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
Hotline Call Options:
Report Trust Act Violations
Report ICE activity/Support to locate someone in ICE custody
Connect with an immigration attorney
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Healthcare resources for immigrants and refugees
Public charge updates
Workplace rights, issues, or safety for immigrants
