Carol Stream, IL – On Monday, State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) gathered community leaders, healthcare professionals, and families in Carol Stream for a town hall discussion addressing the ongoing opioid crisis in Illinois and Chicagoland. The town hall event, organized in partnership with the Illinois Harm Reduction and Recovery Coalition, focused on breaking the stigma of addiction and providing life-saving resources to those affected.
The event was at the Carol Stream Park District and featured experts and advocates who shared key insights on tackling opioid addiction, the importance of early intervention, and the significance of having access to treatment. Attendees heard real life stories of recovery and learned how to access local resources for addiction prevention and treatment.
“Opioid addiction continues to impact our community, but events like this ensure we can help more families and individuals get the support they need,” said Rep. Sanalitro.
For more information, visit Illinois Harm Reduction and Recovery Coalition website.
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For more information, please contact State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro’s district office at 630-349-0645
State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro is the State Representative for House District 48, which includes the communities of Addison, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Itasca, Medinah, Roselle, Schaumburg, and Wood Dale in suburban DuPage and Cook counties.