We Advocate

for sound policies in the behavioral health field for those who are in need of services

Established in 1967

Illinois Association for Behavioral Health (IABH) is a statewide organization representing addiction and mental illness prevention, treatment and recovery services agencies, staff, consumers, affiliated organizations, and corporations.

Our mission is to advocate for sound public policies in the behavioral health field on behalf of clinicians, consumers, youth, family members, and individuals in recovery who are in need of services.

We Educate

about the importance of Behavioral Health while sharing the message that addiction is preventable, and mental wellbeing is achievable, effective treatment strategies exist, and recovery is possible!  Our staff and members accomplish this through strategic advocacy efforts, comprehensive media campaigns, community forums, town hall meetings, letter writing, and much more.

We Envision

a healthy society in which:

  • Everyone battling addiction or mental illness has access to effective treatment

  • More people are in recovery

  • Communities actively participate in prevention and health promotion

  • Laws, public policies, and culture enhance everyone's well-being

We also oversee four well-established youth prevention and leadership programs

Meet Our Staff

  • Jud DeLoss

    CEO

  • Ashley Webb

    COO + VP of Programs

  • Pel Thomas

    VP of Finance

  • Meredith O'Brien

    VP of Public Policy & Training

  • Riley Cleary

    Director of Program Initiatives

  • Rachel Decosola

    Prevention Project Manager

  • Natalie Maggiore

    Program Marketing Manager

  • Katie Kubica

    Senior Graphic Designer

  • Ryan Aten

    Prevention Specialist

  • Jasmyn Kloster

    Prevention Specialist

  • Lexi Nambo

    Prevention Specialist

  • Michaela Price

    Prevention Specialist