How do I know my loved one needs treatment?

It can be unsettling when you sense a loved one may need treatment. You may wonder if they are just experimenting with a substance, or if they are going through a temporary mood change. This can be tough to discern because not all who occasionally consume alcohol or another substance become addicted, and not everyone … Continued

Rosecrance honors International Overdose Awareness Day

  As dusk set on August 2022, Rosecrance staff, alumni, and clients paused to honor the memory of individuals lost to overdose. This was the first year that all major Rosecrance sites and regions collaborated to mark International Overdose Awareness Day with luminaria walks and other activities. “It is important that, together, we recognize everyone’s … Continued

Championing hope through therapeutic recreation

When an individual is immersed in a painting, thrilled by the sounds of nature, or stilled by reflection in a labyrinth, leisure activities are transformed into spaces and places where hope is found. This is what makes experiential therapies so effective—what may seem like fun is a life lesson. For nearly two decades, Rosecrance Therapeutic … Continued

Rosecrance, Rockford Public Schools partner to provide resources, support for students

Rosecrance and Rockford Public Schools are pleased to announce a partnership that provides additional support resources to students who may be experiencing socio-emotional or behavioral concerns. Through this collaboration, which began in February, a team of behavioral health student assistance professionals (BH SAPs) has been embedded into RPS 205 schools. These caring staff members get … Continued