The Illinois Association for Behavioral Health (IABH) is a statewide organization representing addiction prevention, mental health treatment, and recovery services professionals, advocating for sound public policies, education, and expanded access to effective behavioral healthcare throughout Illinois. Founded in 1967, IABH serves behavioral health clinicians, administrators, and affiliated service providers by offering advocacy, training, and professional development to strengthen care delivery and promote recovery‑oriented communities. Its 2026 IABH Annual Conference, taking place September 9–11, 2026, at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook, IL, brings together behavioral health leaders, clinicians, and workforce stakeholders — including locum tenens physicians and temporary physician staffing professionals — for keynotes, educational sessions, and networking opportunities designed to share best practices, workforce solutions, and innovations in behavioral health service delivery.