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LSSI writes press releases for the media and shares occasional informational updates and articles relevant to our work, which are consolidated here for reference.

Media Contact: Barb Hailey, 847.635.4686, Barb.Hailey@LSSI.org

Watch Coffee with Pastor Kelly Weekly Video Series

Watch Coffee with Pastor Kelly Weekly Video Series

Watch all episodes of this new series on YouTube as Pastor Kelly highlights LSSI programs with a faith-based lens.
LSSI Receives Federal Funding to Launch  Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic

LSSI Receives Federal Funding to Launch Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois was among the first Chicago organizations to receive federal funding to launch a ...
Coffee with Pastor Kelly – New Weekly Video Series

Coffee with Pastor Kelly – New Weekly Video Series

Watch the first episode now of "Coffee with Pastor Kelly," a new LSSI weekly video series highlighting our work and its ...
Crisis Workers Rescue Man from Bridge

Crisis Workers Rescue Man from Bridge

Suicidal and ready to jump off a Chicago bridge, a man called LSSI’s Mobile Crisis Line. The crisis worker simultaneously ...
What you may not know about drug and alcohol use

What you may not know about drug and alcohol use

The truth is a lot of what you think you might know about substance use is myth.
Good Shepherd Sunday is April 21

Good Shepherd Sunday is April 21

Learn more about this year's event and access resources for your congregation.
On the Road to Sobriety

On the Road to Sobriety

Michael struggled with addiction until LSSI helped him down the road to recovery and sobriety.
Ash Wednesday Prayer Service

Ash Wednesday Prayer Service

Watch a video of Pastor Kelly's Ash Wednesday Prayer Service as you reflect on the Lenten season.
Read Inspired Newsletter

Read Inspired Newsletter

The latest issue profiles two LSSI employees, a 90-year supporter of LSSI, and more.
June 2022 Issue of Inspired

June 2022 Issue of Inspired

This issue features a story about Spencer, who has Prader-Willi Syndrome and lives in one of our group homes for adults with ...
Winter can be a hard season. Here’s how to maintain your mental health

Winter can be a hard season. Here’s how to maintain your mental health

Winter can be a difficult season for maintaining your mental health, it can be especially difficult for those already ...
How to handle stress this holiday season

How to handle stress this holiday season

Learn more about trauma and who is affected by it.
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