Rosecrance is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month this May and encourages supporters to join us in fighting this deadly disease. About one-in-four adults experience a mental health disorder each year, and about half of all Americans will have a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their lives. This year, the awareness month comes … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that longtime CEO Philip W. Eaton received the organization’s highest award Monday night, April 25, at the Rosecrance Foundation Annual Benefit. Eaton retired at the end of 2020 after 38 years as CEO and 50 years of service to Rosecrance. Under his leadership, the organization grew from a small regional … Continued
After a two-year hiatus, 700 Rosecrance supporters gathered for an evening filled with stories of hope and recovery at the 2022 Rosecrance Foundation Annual Benefit at Mercyhealth Sportscore Center in Loves Park. Emmy and Tony-Award winner Kristin Chenoweth thrilled the crowd with a musical journey through popular show tunes that had many singing along throughout … Continued
Each April, behavioral health providers such as Rosecrance call attention to the harmful impacts caused by child abuse and sexual assault on millions of Americans. More than two-thirds of children experience a traumatic event by age 16, and about 20 million youth show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Child abuse is one of the leading … Continued
Though the opioid epidemic frequently is in the news, alcohol use continues to be a concern as one of the leading causes of preventable death in the U.S. The past two years brought renewed attention to misuse as sales and consumption increased. That is why Rosecrance recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month each April and encourages supporters … Continued
Hope—it’s critical to the recovery journey, and it’s what keeps people moving forward through the most difficult circumstances. Rosecrance Central Illinois Executive Director Melissa Pappas discovered hope’s sustaining power early in her career counseling individuals involved in the criminal justice system whose death sentences had been commuted to life in prison. “I couldn’t imagine the … Continued
If a person is diagnosed with a substance use or mental health disorder, they have a one-in-two chance of experiencing the other disorder during their lifetime. However, an increase in individuals with dual diagnoses over the past two years has prompted providers like Rosecrance to develop care for many behavioral health needs. “Mental health … Continued
A study released on the eve of Alcohol Awareness Month shed more light on the impact of alcohol use during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Journal of the American Medical Association reported a 25 percent spike in alcohol-related deaths from 2019 to 2020. This was an eleven-fold increase on the typical increase … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Sally Draper has been named the new Senior Vice President and Executive Director of The Rosecrance Foundation. In this role, she will oversee all fundraising and philanthropic activities for The Rosecrance Foundation in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. Draper, a Princeton University alumna, has more than 20 years of … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce leadership appointments and promotions. Sally Draper has been named Senior Vice President and Executive Director of The Rosecrance Foundation. She has more than two decades of experience in relationship development, major gifts, strategic planning, and operations, previously serving as the National Senior Vice President of Development for the American … Continued