Become a Delivery Partner
| Bring Health Programs to Your Community
Partner with IL Pathways to Health (ILPTH) to expand access to evidence-based health promotion programs. As a Delivery Partner, your organization plays a crucial role in delivering proven health education directly to communities across Illinois.
Depending on the program, your organization may either work under ILPTH’s statewide license or use your own license (if applicable). Our team will work with you to determine the best partnership and licensing structure for your needs.
By partnering with us, your organization will facilitate impactful workshops, helping people manage their health and improve their well-being.
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What is a Delivery Partner?
A Delivery Partner is an organization that collaborates with IL Pathways to Health (ILPTH) to deliver evidence-based health promotion programs. This includes:
✔ Facilitating workshops using your staff or volunteers.
✔ Ensuring quality program delivery by following ILPTH guidelines and maintaining program fidelity.
✔ Creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for participants.
Note: Your organization may already have certified facilitators, or you may need training. ILPTH offers training when available—or we can connect you with resources to get facilitators certified.
Why Partner with Us?
Becoming a Delivery Partner allows your organization to expand its reach and maximize impact:
✔ Deliver Evidence-Based Programs: Offer workshops with a proven record of improving health outcomes in the community.
✔ Comprehensive Training & Ongoing Support: Access facilitator training (when available) and ongoing guidance to ensure success.
✔ Statewide Registration & Reporting System: Easily track workshop schedules and participant progress.
✔ Program Materials & Marketing Tools: We supply participant resources, flyers, posters, and digital materials to help you recruit and engage participants.
✔ Financial Support & Funding Opportunities: Eligible for workshop reimbursements and inclusion in funding proposals to expand program reach.
✔ Help Underserved Communities: Take part in providing critical health education to individuals who need it the most, improving their quality of life.
What’s Required to Be a Delivery Partner?
To partner with ILPTH, your organization must be able to:
✔ Have Trained Facilitators or Participate in Training: Some of your facilitators may already be certified, while others may need training. If your staff isn’t already certified, ILPTH may provide training (based on availability) or help connect you with external certification opportunities. Check our upcoming training schedule for availability.
✔ Ensure Quality Program Delivery: Ensure that facilitators follow the ILPTH guidelines and maintain program fidelity.
✔ Provide a Supportive Environment: Create an environment conducive to learning (e.g., private space, necessary resources, etc.).
We’ll work with you to determine the best setup for your organization and the programs you wish to offer.
Current Delivery Partner Opportunities:
ILPTH collaborates with partners under various healthcare contracts and grant-funded opportunities. Contact us to explore available opportunities.
How It Works
Joining as a Delivery Partner is straightforward. Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Express Interest: Fill out our form or email us at: info@ilpathwaystohealth.org to connect with our team.
2️⃣ Choose a Program: We’ll help determine the best fit for your organization.
3️⃣ Training & Implementation: We’ll guide you through the setup process to launch your program. If training is needed, we’ll check if ILPTH offers training for your selected program. If not, we can connect you with resources to get your leaders certified. Some organizations may already have trained facilitators. You can also check our upcoming training schedule.
4️⃣ Deliver the Program: Host workshops at your organization or collaborate with local sites. ILPTH will provide ongoing support throughout the process.
Have questions or want to see all available programs? Scroll down to explore our FAQs and workshop options!
FAQ
Q: How long does the process take to become a Delivery Partner?
A: The timeline depends on your organization's readiness and the programs you choose to offer.
Q: Do we need certified workshop leaders on staff?
A: No! At times we provide training for facilitators for select programs, or we can connect you with how to get your leaders certified.
Q: What is the cost to become a Delivery Partner?
A: The cost to your organization depends on the program you choose and if you need to get staff certified in the program.
Q: How much can my organization make from partnering with IL Pathways?
A: Depending on the program and the funding available, we can reimburse for each workshop completed.
Q: Can we deliver multiple programs?
A: Yes! Depending on the contract, you may be able to offer multiple programs, such as Falls Prevention or the Take Charge series.
Q: What programs can I offer as a Delivery Partner?
A: See our list of programs below or contact us to discuss the best fit for your community.
Increase your activity, build strength and improve balance to reduce your risk of falls. Learn ways to modify your environment and more to prevent falling.
A Matter of Balance
Empowers older adults to manage fall risks and boost activity levels. Participants learn strategies to reduce the fear of falling while enhancing balance, flexibility, and strength, ultimately viewing falls as controllable challenges.
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Bingocize®
Combines bingo with exercise and health education to promote functional fitness and social engagement in older adults. Participants enjoy a mix of bingo calls, exercises, and health questions, with options for Exercise Only, Falls Prevention, and Nutrition modules.
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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
An engaging program that enhances balance, relieves pain, and boosts overall health. It features warm-up and cool-down exercises, movement practice, breathing techniques, and principles to improve both physical and mental balance.
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Fit & Strong
A group program designed for individuals with arthritis that combines flexibility and strength training, aerobic walking, and health education. This engaging approach promotes behavior change and helps participants effectively manage osteoarthritis through enjoyable activities and wellness strategies.
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Classes that range from the Take Charge of Your Diabetes Self-Management Program to the Aging Mastery Program. Take Charge/ Live Well classes help you live your best life even with health difficulties.
Take Charge of Your Health: Chronic Conditions
Empowers individuals with ongoing health issues, such as arthritis, mental health disorders, chronic pain, cancer, and diabetes, by enhancing their self-management skills and providing strategies to build confidence and motivation for better health.
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Tomando Control de su Salud
This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, tailored for Spanish speakers facing ongoing health issues such as arthritis, mental health disorders, chronic pain, cancer, and diabetes, by enhancing their self-management skills and providing strategies to build confidence and motivation for better health.
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Take Charge of Your Diabetes
Designed for participants with type 2 diabetes to enhance self-management skills. Participants create weekly action plans, share experiences, and collaboratively address self-management challenges.
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Tomando Control de su Diabetes
This is the Spanish version of the Diabetes Self-Management Program, designed for Spanish speakers with type 2 diabetes to enhance self-management skills. Participants create weekly action plans, share experiences, and collaboratively address self-management challenges.
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Take Charge of Your Pain
A group class designed to help participants manage their symptoms and live healthily with chronic pain. Participants will learn strategies in medication management, nutrition, pain relief, and physical activity, fostering mutual support and building confidence to lead active, fulfilling lives.
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Cancer: Thriving and Surviving
An interactive workshop for cancer survivors. Participants engage in supportive sessions that teach skills to address concerns like fear of recurrence, fatigue, pain, and nutrition, empowering them to manage their health and live fulfilling lives.
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Workplace Chronic Disease Self-Management
An interactive workshop for employed individuals with chronic physical or mental health conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Participants will learn essential skills for managing their conditions, including work-life balance, exercise, healthy eating, symptom management, weight loss, and effective communication.
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Active Choices
An evidence-based health program for older adults, led by trained peer mentors who provide personalized exercise advice, counseling, and goal setting. The program covers key topics, including physical activity, chronic disease management, falls prevention, and behavioral health.
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If you regularly assist someone with daily tasks or care for an adult with Alzheimer's, dementia, or a disabled adult child, you are a caregiver! We understand that caregiving can be overwhelming or stressful, and we're here to help with the additional support you need.
Savvy Caregiver
Designed for informal caregivers, equipping participants with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
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Stress Busting for Family Caregivers
An evidence-based program that teaches essential skills such as stress management and understanding the disease process. Aimed at improving the quality of life for those caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, it offers valuable tools and support.
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers - for caregivers of adults with chronic conditions
A program that equips family and friends caring for older adults with the skills and confidence to care for themselves while supporting others. Weekly topics cover areas like stress reduction, effective communication in challenging situations, and making informed caregiving decisions.
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