Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals

04/29/2026

If you are in the field, this is one to prioritize.

We are bringing together two critical conversations we cannot afford to overlook right now at the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals Summer Workshop.

📅 June 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 Gateway Foundation
404 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington, IL

Morning Session:
Led by Mark Sanders
"Ethics in the Clinical Relationship"

Afternoon Session:
Led by Dr. Courtney Kibble
"The Impact of Trauma plus Clinician Self Care"

*Lunch will be provided*

We are focusing on the real work. , , and taking care of the that carries so much. This is about strengthening practice, protecting clients, and sustaining ourselves in the process.

A special thank you to Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment for hosting us😊.

Spots are limited and our workshops tend to fill up quickly. If you are planning to attend, now is the time to secure your seat.

If you are serious about your growth and your impact in this field, be in the room.

Register here: IAAP Summer Workshop 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iaap-summer-workshop-2026-tickets-1988191754057?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

08/27/2025

🎉 Join Us to Celebrate the 2025 IAAP Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Celebration!🎉

The Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals (IAAP) is thrilled to honor this year’s outstanding leaders and change-makers in the field of addiction and recovery at our 2025 Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Celebration.

🗓 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
🕐 Time: 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Location: Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL

This free event is open to everyone—you do not need to be a member to attend! Enjoy a light lunch and beverages while building connections with fellow professionals, advocates, and emerging leaders.

✨ Keynote Speaker:
We’re honored to welcome Assistant Director Dr. Rafael Rivera, Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.

🌟 2025 IAAP Award Winners:

• William White Lifetime Achievement Award – Director David Albert

• The Mark Sanders Commitment to Advocacy Award – Jamelia Hand

• Professionals Program of the Year Award – Rincon Family Services

• Pamela Frazier Counselor of the Year Award – Norman Larry Littlejohn

• Professional Recovery Services Award – Albert Ellis, Elite Housing of Sober Living

• Rising Star Award – Jill Klee

• IAAP Legacy Award (Posthumously) – Dr. Mary McClure

💜 Let’s honor those whose work and passion are transforming lives across Illinois.

🔗 Register by Sept. 12, 2025:
https://2025-iaap.eventbrite.com

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

08/16/2025

📢 and Join Us at the IAAP Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Celebration! 🎉

The Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals (IAAP) invites you to our Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Celebration on Thursday, September 19, from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago.

This event is FREE and open to all—IAAP membership is not required! Enjoy a light lunch and beverages while connecting with fellow professionals in the field.

We are honored to have Assistant Director Dr. Rafeal Rivera of the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, as our Keynote Speaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, celebrate, and network!

📍 Location: Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL
📅 Date: Fri. September 26, 2025.
🕐 Time: 12:00-3:00 pm

Registration is required by Sept. 12, 2025:
https://2025-iaap.eventbrite.com/

We look forward to seeing you there!💜

James Randall Webber Pamela Frazier Jamelia Hand Mark Sanders James Golding

06/04/2025

Have you registered??

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-impact-of-trauma-plus-clinician-self-care-resource-fair-tickets-1330500756579

Calling All Behavioral Health Organizations, Vendors & Community Resources!

We’re hosting a Resource Fair as part of our upcoming workshop, The Impact of Trauma + Clinician Self-Care, and we’d love to feature YOU!

Date: Friday, June 13 | 10AM–3PM CST
Location: Recovery Centers of America at St. Charles
41W400 Silver Glen Road, St. Charles, IL 60175

This is a great opportunity to:

• Share your services with clinicians and community providers
• Build meaningful connections in the behavioral health space
• Promote wellness, healing, and collaboration

Bonus: All attendees will have time built into the day to visit the Resource Fair and engage with vendors.

Interested in joining us as a vendor or resource table?
Register here:
Click to reserve your table https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-impact-of-trauma-plus-clinician-self-care-resource-fair-tickets-1330500756579

3-for-2 registration special available!
Please be sure to include the names and emails of each attendee.

Hosted by the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals

05/05/2025

Calling All Behavioral Health Organizations, Vendors & Community Resources!

We’re hosting a Resource Fair as part of our upcoming workshop, The Impact of Trauma + Clinician Self-Care, and we’d love to feature YOU!

Date: Friday, June 13 | 10AM–3PM CST
Location: Recovery Centers of America at St. Charles
41W400 Silver Glen Road, St. Charles, IL 60175

This is a great opportunity to:

• Share your services with clinicians and community providers
• Build meaningful connections in the behavioral health space
• Promote wellness, healing, and collaboration

Bonus: All attendees will have time built into the day to visit the Resource Fair and engage with vendors.

Interested in joining us as a vendor or resource table?
Register here:
Click to reserve your table https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-impact-of-trauma-plus-clinician-self-care-resource-fair-tickets-1330500756579

3-for-2 registration special available!
Please be sure to include the names and emails of each attendee.

Hosted by the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals

03/17/2025

Janet Mason, President of IAAP, and Jamelia Hand, President-Elect, will be attending the Illinois Certification Board, Inc. (IAODAPCA) Conference this week!

ICB is a valued friend and partner. We’re looking forward to connecting with colleagues and strengthening our communities.

If you see us, say HELLO👋, we’d love to see you!

Learn more about their conference here: https://iaodapca.org/

09/09/2024

📢 and Join Us at the IAAP Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Celebration! 🎉

The Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals (IAAP) invites you to our Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Celebration on Thursday, September 19, from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago.

This event is FREE and open to all—IAAP membership is not required! Enjoy a light lunch and beverages while connecting with fellow professionals in the field.

We are honored to have Dr. Caitlin Hegwood from NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals as our Keynote Speaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, celebrate, and network!

📍 Location: Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL
📅 Date: Thursday, September 19
🕐 Time: 1:00-3:00 pm

Registration is required:

https://rooseveltuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8oFsJdSqWUJMmOy

We look forward to seeing you there!

Renee Lee Peter Bradley James Randall Webber Mark Sanders Pamela Frazier

09/21/2023

Countdown! Final 2 days to purchase tickets!

This is a great opportunity to support our expansion of services for individuals with mental health disorders. I’m depending on you!

The night will include a VIP reception, dinner,,silent auction, testimonials and awards ceremony honoring acknowledging legislative leaders and professional experts committed to mental health equity.

Click the link to purchase tickets or donate.

EVENTBRITE:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-waters-ccs-legacy-builders-awards-gala-tickets-680604425157?aff=oddtdtcreator

or

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Renee Lee
Email:
Livingwaterscounseling1@gmail.com
Memo: Gala

08/29/2023

Living Waters CCS provides behavioral health services to adolescents and adults. We provide both traditional and Christian counseling services, specializing in family base therapy. www.livingwaters-ccs.org

This is an event you don’t want to miss! For more information all (773) 280-5675.

Register Today:

https://www.Eventbrite.com/e/living-waters-ccs-legacy-builders-awards-gala-tickets-680604425157?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/09/2023

Mark your calendars now…the Swissotel is the place to be September 30th! 🔥🔥🔥