County-Wide Initiatives
Partners have been working together to tackle everything from obesity and substance abuse to health coverage and parenting challenges. More information about these initiatives is provided below.
To help DuPage County residents protect themselves against West Nile virus (WNV), the DuPage County Health Department has created a Personal Protection Index (PPI) that will inform residents of the amount of WNV activity in the county, as well as prevention steps that are recommended.
The DuPage Narcan Program is a collaborative effort among the DuPage County Coroner, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Chiefs of Police, and Health Department to save residents from opioid overdose. Find Naloxone in the community using this Free Naloxone Access Map.
The Safe Medicine Drop Program reduces the amount of unused and expired medications in our households by providing safe disposal sites throughout the County.
Prevention Leadership Team was created with a goal to reduce substance use and increase mental health awareness among DuPage County youth, 18 years and younger.
Behavioral Health Collaborative identifies and implements data-driven strategies that improves access and quality of behavioral health services for all DuPage County residents, advocate for aligning resources and funding, and educate the community about the signs and symptoms of mental illness. Check out BHC's new Crisis Resources for Youth and Parents document.
District 87 offers programs throughout the year to inspire and educate parents, and community members to face the challenges of working with and parenting young people today. View Upcoming Events.
Committed to the belief that every individual can contribute positively to the community, Giving DuPage inspires and informs businesses, civic groups and individuals in DuPage County to share their resources of time, money, goods and services with non-profits, serving the needs of county residents. The Volunteer Portal connects individuals looking to give back to their community with opportunities to volunteer or donate items to local non-profit organizations.