Carlene Cardosi named Chief Operating Officer

Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Carlene Cardosi, LCSW, CADC, has accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer of Rosecrance, Inc., and will join the Rosecrance Health Network administrative team with responsibility for operations, strategy, and vision. Cardosi has been with Rosecrance since 2008 and has worked at both the adolescent and adult residential substance … Continued

Rosecrance offering virtual substance abuse and mental health resources

Long before the COVID-19 outbreak upended everyday life, many Americans already were struggling with substance abuse and mental health challenges. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), mental illness affected 47 million American adults, and 17 million reported having impairments from major depressive episodes in 2017-2018, in addition to three million youth … Continued

Community for support keeping Rosecrance clients safe

Rosecrance staff and clients are staying safe with the generous help of community members who have donated masks. More than 2,000 cloth masks were received by mid-April, and donations continue to arrive. These are being provided to all staff and clients at each site in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. In addition to … Continued

Rosecrance to participate in national learning opportunity

Rosecrance has been chosen to participate in a yearlong learning community focused on finding ways organizations can better encourage clients with severe mental health disorders to follow prescribed treatment plans. Funded by the National Council on Behavioral Health, the Medication Adherence Learning Community will connect 10 community-based behavioral health organizations with experts in the field … Continued

Rosecrance announces new leader for Griffin Williamson campus

ROCKFORD – Rosecrance has appointed Denita Lynde as the new Administrator of the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson (RGW) campus. At RGW, Lynde is responsible for an 80-bed treatment center for adolescents ages 12-20. Staff provide residential treatment, with programs for substance abuse and mental health treatment, as well as detoxification and partial hospitalization. RGW also includes … Continued

Kudos for #TeamRosecrance

Rosecrance social media has been buzzing the past couple weeks with kind words about staff going above and beyond during this time of crisis. The #TeamRosecrance campaign was initiated by Rosecrance Health Network to recognize outstanding employees who are truly embracing The Rosecrance Way, with staff encouraged to nominate peers who deserve recognition. Thanks to … Continued

Rosecrance Postpones Annual Benefit

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of Illinois have both made strong recommendations in recent days regarding canceling events with significant attendance. Based on these recommendations, and for the wellbeing of the community, Rosecrance believes it is prudent to postpone its annual Foundation event. As a behavioral healthcare organization, the … Continued

Adolescent Stabilization & Assessment Unit to admit clients in Iowa March 1

Rosecrance Jackson Centers is pleased to announce that beginning March 1, 2020, the Adolescent Stabilization & Assessment Unit will be admitting clients. Like so many providers, Rosecrance Jackson Centers has balanced the needs of clients with the availability of quality, highly trained staff to provide safe and expert clinical care. During the past several weeks … Continued