North Central Behavioral Health

04/08/2026

Our extensive Substance Use and Recovery programs are a necessary and important offering to the communities we serve. Rosecrance, with whom we are affiliated, is offering a Solutions Summit focusing on Youth that offers Continuing Education Credits. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with other professionals working to make a difference for the youth. To inspire young people to make good choices and to get the support they need to navigate opportunities that often offer hardship helps them and their loved ones.

We’re excited to invite you to our 3rd Region 3 Summit in central Illinois!

Join us on May 19 for a day of connection, learning, and inspiration for anyone supporting youth and families.

▶️ CEUs available
▶️ Early bird: $45 (before 4/19) | $55 after

Hear from keynote speaker Joseph Wooten and closing speaker Meg Raby, plus breakout sessions on prevention, emerging drug trends, and local resources.

If you work in youth services or community health, we’d love to see you there!

Register now to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-solutions-summit-uplifting-youth-in-our-communities-tickets-1984395124235?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/07/2026

We were so pleased to be a part of the Rosecrance sponsored Su***de Prevention Training at Illinois Valley Community College last week that offered continuing education credits for those in the mental health industry with licenses that need ongoing education. Tracie Mazzorana, NCBH, Austin Gross, RBH Bus. Development – Central Iowa/Western IL , Liz Miner-McIntyre, RBH Director of Crisis Services – Central IL, Diana Belicke, Bus Development- North Central IL and Luke Durfey, Prevention Team Lead – RCI/Kankakee Base created a full and informative day.

The next training in the series, scheduled for May 7th, Jason Relle, Director of Crisis Services – Northern IL will be presenting “ Not on Our Watch” which will accompany Tracie Mazzorana’s QPR Workshop. Jason will be speaking on, understanding provider roles in suicidality management and demonstrate best practice risk assessment and response skills. In addition to addressing current suicidality trends and language.

If you are interested in attending, visit https://bit.ly/4dzS3hC to register now.

03/26/2026

The 39th Teen Showcase shared once again resources to inform, educate and inspire youth to make good choices. Thank you again to Freedom House for being one of those who made the event fulfill our goal.

03/26/2026

As an affiliate of Rosecrance we are able to refer our clients to the practitioners who use the Trans Cranial Adaptive Therapy as a way to transform depression as another treatment method. If you are an existing client or thinking about starting therapy to help with the symptoms of depression contact us today at our main office number to get connected to your location at 815-223-1610 or go online to www.ncbhs.org to find your local office.

03/17/2026

We want to wish the sponsors of this years Teen Showcase a heartfelt thank you! Without your support we could not offer this service to middle and high school students. You are helping future generations to be empowered with information and resources to make good choices. You make the world a better place!
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La Salle County Mental Health Board

03/17/2026

We want to wish the sponsors of this years Teen Showcase a heartfelt thank you! Without your support we could not offer this service to middle and high school students. You are helping future generations to be empowered with information and resources to make good choices. You make the world a better place!
Igloo Diner
The Rootbeer Stand
Janine Irene Jewelry
Hero Nutrition
RO Pros-the WATER STORE
Bruce & Ollies at The Bickerman Building
Hy-Vee
IV Super Bowl
Debo Ace Hardware
Taco Bell Peru Il.
Dimond Bros. Insurance

03/12/2026

Thank you for helping us guide middle and high school students to make smart choices.

✨The 39th Annual Teen Showcase at Illinois Valley Community College has brought together nearly 600 students in grades 7–11 for a day of learning, conversation and empowerment.✨

LaSalle County students will hear presentations on important topics, including healthy alternatives to alcohol, to***co and other drugs, setting positive goals, handling pressure, internet safety, bullying prevention and healthy relationships.

Teen Showcase is a collaborative effort between North Central Behavioral Health Systems, LaSalle County Health Department and numerous community partners. Thank you to OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, Lisa Maynard, for being one of the speakers, and to OSF HealthCare Mission Partners, Darby Mix, Alexis Murphy, Amber Weber, and Ellen Vogel, for supporting this impactful event. 💙

03/12/2026

Anthony Hofmann was a powerful speaker this morning on the consequences of drinking and driving. He was the follow up speaker to OSF HealthCare - Illinois Valley’s Lisa Maynard. Her information on the physiology and psychology of brain and trauma was full of practical knowledge. Teen Showcase educates and empowers the future.

03/12/2026

The 21 schools arrived for Teen Showcase with school social workers and teacher chaperones. We started the day with winning prizes for trivia. Do you know Billy Eilish’s middle name?

03/12/2026

Getting ready for the 39th Teen Showcase we have organized to help the younger generations make good choices in their lives. Thank you Rosecrance for keeping our volunteers fed.

03/10/2026

Our Canton office is in need of professionals looking to be a part of a dynamic team helping people with mental health needs in their community. Crisis intervention, substance use recovery support, individual and group therapy are services which make a difference in people's lives. The details of the jobs are listed on the website www.ncbhs.org or scan the QR code.

03/06/2026

Mental illness and substance use recovery are discruptions in the way people think and process their feelings. Creativity is one way to heal or as a coping skill. Our therapists and counselors use this tool to help their clients learn to live healthier lives.

When life ruptures your sense of self, creativity is how the brain rewrites the story. Here's the neuroscience behind why it works.