Rosecrance has long prioritized care for military veterans, with a history of developing innovative resources for those who served. New partnerships have expanded that care further into communities, with a full continuum of care to meet an increasing demand for veterans’ services. Now, as an approved provider through the Veterans Administration Community Care Network (VA-CCN) … Continued
Rosecrance Jackson Centers in Iowa celebrated the beginning of an expansion project for our Sioux City residential campus that will integrate experiential and recreational therapies for clients seeking treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The existing campus, which provides treatment services for adolescents and adults, at 3500 W. Fourth St. was built … Continued
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re struggling with something right now. Not because you’re a specific audience for this blog, but simply because you’re human. We’ve all gone through a lot these last few years, and whether struggling with mental health or addiction, or simply navigating life, we’ve all had to be a resilient … Continued
We’re so excited to bring back our annual Rosecrance Alumni Renewal Retreat on Saturday, May 20, at the Rosecrance Ware Center, 2704 N. Main St., Rockford. This year’s theme is renewing the H.O.W. of living in recovery and breaking the stigma associated with behavioral health issues. The retreat runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., … Continued
Nearly 650 people gathered for the 2023 Rosecrance Foundation Annual Benefit, which included an evening of music, food, and stories of hope from supporters and individuals impacted by our mission. Multiplatinum recording artist Sara Evans, the fifth-most-played female artist on country radio during the past two decades, delivered a powerful performance. The crowd sang along … Continued
Learning that a child is self-harming can be an alarming discovery. That’s why education around self-injury is so important, as more teens struggle with anxiety and depression and ways to cope. Talking about self-injury helps educate children, families, and communities about self-harm in a nonjudgmental way without adding to the shame and stigma often associated … Continued
Rosecrance has enhanced the programming and clinical competencies at our teen residential campus to provide deeper resources for clients with mood disorders, especially those with chronic depression and a history of suicidality. We recognized the need for more specialization to address the needs of youth who have experienced multiple acute hospitalizations, and for whom outpatient … Continued
In our increasingly work-centric climate, burnout may not be new, but it’s become an escalating issue in recent years. Ever-increasing hours and work-related stressors leave us exhausted in every respect, moody, unable to sleep well, and feeling less effective and connected both at work and at home. We also might find ourselves unfulfilled because our … Continued
Even before 2020, we were all pretty stressed. One in five children already had some type of mental health disorder, two-thirds of high school students had some level of depression, and even adults felt increasingly anxious, mentally fatigued, and emotionally exhausted. Then we added a pandemic and lost so many connection points and healthy coping … Continued
Carol Bradford has worn many hats in her 30-plus years in behavioral health. Her current role as the senior clinical therapist at Rosecrance Central Illinois means she’s directly helping clients while maintaining her love of mentorship. In her therapist role, Bradford—or “Miss Carol” as she’s often known to clients—does outpatient substance use counseling, as well … Continued