The Way Back Inn

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

A Safe, No-Cost Path Forward for Young Adults✨
https://mailchi.mp/c3f1e2b3f33c/yarhp2026

01/01/2026

Have you done Dry January before? Thinking about trying it for the first time? Would you like to help friends and family who are choosing not to drink or to drink less? Are you or a loved one in long-term recovery?

Join us (Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, Eating Recovery Center, Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township, Park District of Oak Park) for a presentation and conversation with practical tips about how you can go alcohol free and/or create inclusive gatherings for people who are abstaining! Snacks provided and all are welcome.

Saturday, January 17th, 2026
1:00pm-2:00pm
Community Recreation Center - Community Room
229 Madison Street, Oak Park

Presentation by:
Leah Young, LCPC
Clinical Manager, Addictive Behaviors Learning & Exploration
Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Centers

Additional speakers:
Anita Pindiur and Chris Ward, Way Back Inn

➡ bit.ly/DryJan26

12/31/2025

So Long, 2025 - Hello, 2026! 🤩
https://mailchi.mp/a38c1787d28f/happynewyearfromwbi

12/30/2025

12/27/2025

Who knew? 💚

(We couldn't resist!)

12/24/2025

A Little Holiday Magic Goes a Long Way✨ - https://mailchi.mp/dd06aa644a65/holiday-wishes

12/23/2025

Thinking of grabbing a few lottery tickets as some last-minute stocking stuffers for the kids? 🤔👇

Children who have early exposure to gambling ✨including lottery tickets✨ are four times more likely to develop a gambling problem.

This holiday season, . Lottery tickets aren’t for kids.

12/20/2025

🎅🏀 Ho ho NO to gambling gifts for kids.
Santa’s courtside with Are You Really Winning? and Way Back Inn at today’s NIU Men's Basketball game, stopping by for a quick pic while we're spreading the word about responsible gift giving this season💚

12/19/2025

Art can serve as a powerful tool for emotional healing and recovery. 🎨 🧘‍♀️ 💟

Now in its fourth year, the Art Competition invites Illinois residents ages 14+ to submit artwork that sheds light on the Journey from darkness to hope for those struggling with a gambling addiction.

Entries will be split into two categories:

🖼️ Visual Media: photography, sculpture, and painting
🎤 Literary Performance: spoken word, poetry, songs and short videos/film

Artwork will be judged by a professional jury. Awards for the selected artists will include stipends of $2,000, $1,000, and $500 in each category. Up to five high school students will also be awarded $100 Visa gift cards.

Entry is free, and the deadline to submit is March 31st, 2026.

To enter or learn more about the art competition requirements, visit the Cafe website here: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16412

12/16/2025

Appreciation/End-of-the-Year Lunch here at Way Back Inn!