Impact Behavioral Health Partners

03/13/2026

It's Social Work Month! We invited Impact staff to shine on light on their work and share insights from the social work field.

Stay tuned for more stories and perspectives throughtout the month.

03/11/2026

Director of Operations Vince Heneghan is in Washington, D.C. this week attending the National Low Income Housing Coalition's 2026 Housing Policy Forum. The forum brings together community leaders, policy experts, researchers, tenant advocates, affordable housing practitioners, and members of Congress to discuss solutions to the housing crisis impacting low-income and marginalized renters.

Vince is pictured with Housing Policy Organizers Foluke and Megan from Housing Action Illinois.

03/08/2026

This International Women's Day, we celebrate the resilience, leadership, and determination of women in our community.

At Impact, we see that strength every day in the women we work alongside.

Women like Maria, who is a participant in Impact's Employment Program, and returned to the workforce as a home health aide.

Maria says "“This program brought me back to life. I have a purpose now. I’m a flower. I planted my seeds a little late, but I know I’m going to bloom.”

Stories like Maria's remind us whats possible when women have the support and opportunity to pursue their goals. You can read Maria's story in our annual report here: https://impactbehavioral.org/about/financials/

02/17/2026

Black History Month invites reflection, on the past and on the work that remains.

Representation in mental health matters because lived experience, cultural understanding, and trust are essential to effective care. Historically, Black communities have faced systemic barriers, bias, and misdiagnosis within mental health systems. Black mental health professionals and advocates challenged these inequities through treatment approaches and advocacy efforts.

Today, increasing Black representation in mental health continues to be vital for reducing disparities, improving outcomes, and ensuring care is affirming and culturally responsive.

02/10/2026

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black mental health leaders whose contributions continue to shape the field of behavioral health.

Inez Beverly Prosser, PhD, was the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in psychology. Her research focused on the psychological effects of segregation on Black children, challenging dominant narratives and highlighting the emotional toll of inequality long before these topics were being discussed in the mainstream.

Despite facing immense barriers, Dr. Prosser’s work laid critical groundwork for future research on racial identity, education, and mental health. Her legacy reminds us that progress in mental health has been driven by voices that refused to be silenced.

Honoring these leaders means continuing their work toward equity, access, and culturally responsive care.

02/01/2026

In honor of Black History Month, Impact Behavioral Health Partners is recognizing Black pioneers whose work transformed mental health care and social justice.

Mamie Phipps Clark, PhD, was a groundbreaking psychologist whose research on racial identity, self-perception and segregation's effects, had a lasting impact on psychology and civil rights. Alongside her husband, Kenneth Clark, Dr. Clark conducted the “Doll Test,” which demonstrated how segregation and racism negatively affected Black children’s self-esteem and identity.

Her research was cited in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case, helping to dismantle school segregation in the United States.

Dr. Clark co-founded the Northside Center for Child Development in Harlem, providing culturally responsive mental health services to underresourced communities.

Dr. Clark’s work highlighted the deep connection between social conditions and mental health. Her practice continues to inform trauma-informed, equity-centered care today.

01/22/2026

Stay safe and warm during this extreme cold. Scroll for a list of a warming centers in Evanston, Skokie, and Chicago. In Evanston and Chicago, you can call or text 311 for more information. In Skokie, call the numbers listed for more information.

The Extreme Cold Warning is in effect from 3 a.m. to noon on Friday. Wind chills are expected to dip as low as -40.

01/19/2026

We are inspired by Dr. King's words:

“The time is always right to do the right thing.”

We are proud to work alongside a community of participants, advocates, and supporters who strive to live out this message every day. Together, we create a space where individuals living with mental illness are supported, empowered, and given opportunities to thrive.

Today, we honor Dr. King’s vision of a world rooted in compassion, courage, and doing what is right, always

12/23/2025

Your generosity helps transform lives. Thanks to your support, Impact participants can find healing, stability, and renewed hope. Warmest wishes for a peaceful and bright holiday season from all of us at Impact!

12/04/2025

We've just finished tallying the Giving Tuesday numbers, and we're happy to report that we exceeded last year's totals! Thank you to everyone who supported Impact this and for your continued support throughout the year.

12/02/2025

Every story of resilience begins with someone who chooses to give.

This Giving Tuesday, your support gives participants the resources they need to reach their goals and thrive.

Join us in making a meaningful difference, support Impact today: impactbehavioral.org/give

12/01/2025

This week, when you shop at Gather and mention Impact, they'll donate 15% of your purchase to us. You can shop now through Friday.

Ever heard of Giving Tuesday? We’re turning it into a full Giving Week! 🎁
Shop at Gather Mon-Fri Dec 1–5, choose a participating local nonprofit at checkout, and we’ll donate 15% of your purchase to them!
Support fair trade, support community, and make your gifts go even further this holiday season. 💛🌍

Participating nonprofits include: Impact Behavioral Health Care, Open Communities, North Shore Senior Center, Traffick Free, Sanctuary Evanston, Reba Place Church (Evanston Community Fridge), Grace Lutheran’s Little Free Food Pantry, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Pope John XXIII School, and Woman Within Central USA.

Holiday Hours: Mon-Tue 11-6, Wed-Thurs 11-7, Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6