Illinois Association for Behavioral Health

12/19/2025

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season from all of us here at IABH! See you in the new year!

12/18/2025

Thank you 25News WEEK for highlighting one of our prevention programs, Generation Lead and our partnership with the IHSA and IESA! 🏈🏀🏐

We are so proud of this statewide campaign and all the dissemination we have done to promote mental wellbeing and substance use prevention amongst youth. Don’t forget all of the print and digital media is available for ⭐️FREE⭐️

Visit their website to put in your request: www.generationlead.org/store-requestmaterials

Two major associations join Generation Lead, a statewide organization promoting a substance-free culture among student-athletes.

12/03/2025

Focus Youth Gambling Prevention strengthens statewide youth prevention efforts by partnering with National Council on Problem Gambling on the Too Young to Bet campaign.

11/20/2025

✨For more information visit: Generation Lead

11/15/2025

11/11/2025

Just one week left to register for the 42 CFR Part 2 Overview Training! This training will include a general overview of the new regulations of 42 CFR Part 2 and how it compares with prior Part 2 regulations. The presenter will be going over the interaction and interplay with HIPAA and IMHDDCA and the key issues as it relates to Part 2 programs. For more information or to register for this training, click the link in our bio or visit https://iabh.wufoo.com/forms/r1stccpx0idnek9/

11/05/2025

Please join us in congratulating Riley on seven years with IABH today!

As Director of Program Initiatives, Riley develops, implements and evaluates the Association’s prevention, wellness, and leadership program – Operation Snowball (OS). She supports OS Action Teams and CGTI Action Teams through training, technical assistance, outreach, and fundraising, and works with community members to increase prevention programming throughout Illinois. Riley has been instrumental over the last seven years in the advancement of all our prevention programs and we are immensely grateful for her leadership, energy and knowledge.

We are so lucky to have Riley at IABH and on the Prevention Staff - congrats Riley!

11/04/2025

Please join us in congratulating Michaela on one year with IABH today!

Michaela has brought her passion, dedication and knowledge of the prevention field to her role as Prevention Specialist for Operation Snowball, Inc., working with accredited OS Teams and individuals to implement positive change in their school and community. Her passion for helping others, particularly those impacted by trauma, addiction, and the justice system, drives her work. Michaela is committed to using her expertise to create positive change within her community, providing services that promote healing, empowerment, and long-term success for individuals and families in need.

We are so lucky to have Michaela at IABH and on the Prevention Staff - congrats Michaela!

11/04/2025

Please join us in congratulating Jasmyn on one year with IABH today!

Jasmyn has brought her passion, dedication and knowledge of health education and advocacy to her role as Prevention Specialist for Generation Lead. Jasmyn also supports our Communications team, using her skills in social media and video editing to ensure that our content resonates with youth and portrays effective prevention messaging. She believes in the transformative power of knowledge and is committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments that promote well-being and resilience among young people.

We are so lucky to have Jasmyn at IABH and on the Prevention Staff - congrats Jasmyn!

10/31/2025

All SUD providers must be in compliance for the amended version of the 42 CFR Part 2 by February 16th, 2026. IABH offers a consent form package that includes the following forms: This form package retails for $850 for IABH members or $1,000 for non members! Be prepared for the compliance deadline!

To learn more about the 42 CFR Part 2 changes, register for our webinar on November 18th at 10 AM -11 AM.

For more information or to order the forms - please reach out to meredith@ilabh.org

Register Here: https://iabh.wufoo.com/forms/r1stccpx0idnek9/

10/30/2025

Please join us for our IABH Member Appreciation and Connection Event series from November 10 -13! Meet with the IABH Executive staff to hear about highlights from the last year, goals for the upcoming year and more! We encourage members attending these events to invite colleagues from other facilities that might not be familiar with IABH. To help expand our network, new participants will receive a complimentary membership, or trial membership, through the rest of 2025, giving them the opportunity to fully grasp the value of IABH. Please see the dates, times and locations of the events and RSVP below!

We look forward to connecting with you!
Register Here: https://iabh.wufoo.com/forms/sglo5hw186det1/

10/29/2025

🚨 Exciting news! Our new Generation Lead commercial is live — empowering youth across Illinois to make informed, healthy choices about substance use.

Want to share the message? Request the digital media to play the commercial at your school, agency, or business here: generationlead.org/request-digital-media