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Our vision is that adults, children, and their families who live with mental illness and addiction receive the behavioral health care services they need when they need them. We believe if this vision is realized, then people in Idaho will have a better quality of life, reduced risk of involvement with the criminal justice system, and make our communities healthier, safer places to live.

NEW: IBHC STRATEGIC PLAN 2024-2028

Current IBHC Meetings

Next Meeting
April 25, 2025
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. MDT


Upcoming Meetings
June 13, 2025
August 22, 2025
October 24, 2025

Meeting Location
Livestream:  IBHC YouTube Channel
Physical Location:  Idaho Supreme Court
451 W. State Str., Boise, ID
Lincoln Room (Basement Level)

Idaho Behavioral Health Framework

Image representing the Idaho Behavioral Health Framework. The image is a circle with 5 segments on the outside and an inner circle. The inner circle is notched like a gear. In the middle of the inner circle is "Idahoans" and the rim of the inner circle is "Infrastructure." Above the inner circle is "Public Agencies," and below the inner circle is "Community Partners." The five segments of the outer circle are clockwise from bottom: Promotion, Prevention, Engagement, Treatment, and Recovery. The definitions are as follows: Promotion: Supports behavioral health and the ability of individuals to withstand challenging conditions in their environment. Reinforces the entire continuum of behavioral health services Prevention - Services and programs for those not yet in need of treatment designed to reduce risk factors and promote protective factors to prevent the development of a behavioral health condition Engagement - Strategies to deliver optimal access to healthcare by giving adequate information and support to make decisions about treatment Treatment - Services for those diagnosed with a substance use disorder or other behavioral health condition, ideally evidence-based and client centered Recovery - Services to support the process of change to improve health and wellness by helping manage behavioral health conditions to minimize the risk of relapse or recurrence

IBHC 2024-2028 Strategic Action Plan

The IBHC is pleased to announce its new Strategic Action Plan for 2024-2028.

Image of the front cover of the 2024-2028 Idaho Behavioral Health Council Strategic Plan.

IBHC 2021-2023 Strategic Plan Retrospective Report

The IBHC is pleased to report an update of accomplishments from their Strategic Action Plan in a retrospective report.

Cover page of IBHC Strategic Action Plan Update Report January 2024

Implementation Template

The Implementation Template includes the up-to-date action items and prioritized work for the IBHC’s nine priority recommendations.

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