ABOUT US

IBHRI is a 501(c)(3) non-partisan, non-profit organization headquartered in California. We focus on improving behavioral health, equity, and wellness through research and collaborative partnerships.

Our research aims to shape policy, enhance clinical practice, and inform the education of future behavioral scientists.

At IBHRI, we believe our nation's health is fundamentally shaped by behavioral and social factors. We are dedicated to advancing comprehensive research, fostering public engagement, and implementing innovative solutions to address the root causes of behavioral health disparities across diverse communities.

Mission

IBHRI’s mission is to improve health equity and well-being by engaging in information sharing, multidisciplinary collaboration, and behavioral health and social sciences research.

Vision

We envision a place for researchers, clinical practitioners, public and social services professionals, and community members to work together to solve complex behavioral health and social issues. We are determined to put to rest persisting deficit models that are adversely used to understand social, health, and mental health issues. Our work uses strength-based frameworks that consider individuals within systems and approaches that enhance sustainability, long-term competencies, and resilience.

Values

Collaboration - Education - Equity - Interdisciplinary

People passionate about mental health issue stand on a sidewalk with the words "Passion Led Us Here" engraved.

Who We Are

We offer a home to new and established researchers, independent scholars, practitioners, educators, advocates, and community members with diverse backgrounds interested in working together to solve complex, multidimensional behavioral health and social issues.


  • See IBHRI’s Corporate Bylaws here.

  • Access available information for IBHRI recorded with the California Secretary of State here.

  • See our listing in the OHRP Database for Approved FWAs here.

  • See the OMB Guidance for grants and agreements here.