When an employee joins Rosecrance, the hope is that the first day is also a first step in a long professional journey with the organization. Career growth evolves through education and mentorship opportunities that help each employee align their skills with passions. Jami Ditto and Holly Brun experienced this growth firsthand as they traveled different … Continued
Like many, I am deeply saddened and disgusted by the recent events in our world. I wept due to the loss of life of African Americans simply for being African American and the innocent children who were killed while attending school. As a society how do we end these heinous actions? While there are many … Continued
Taking the brave step into recovery doesn’t come without fear. Besides making a huge change within yourself, you might be afraid of missing your old life and old friends. And there can be just as much difficulty on the other side of that proverbial door. But whereas substance use issues inevitably get worse to the … Continued
When one drink starts to become one too many, or life stressors become too difficult to manage alone, the effects ripple beyond a person’s family. These concerns can trickle into the workplace, where an employee’s performance could noticeably be affected. At this point, individuals who need help might find Rosecrance’s resources on their own, or … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that it will receive nearly $3 million from the Winnebago County Mental Health Board to continue initiatives that make it easier for local residents to receive mental healthcare. The Access to Care program provides a range of support for Rosecrance’s community-based services. This includes additional psychiatrists who provide evaluation and … Continued
Behavioral health concerns often present as physical symptoms, such as difficulty sleeping, irregular heartbeat, or disordered eating. When these occur, the first call likely is a primary care provider. As mental health and substance use disorders have risen in the past few years, physicians have become key front-line responders in diagnosing issues and coordinating care. … Continued
Individuals with substance use disorders look at their sober friends and sometimes wonder why anyone would want to live a boring life without drugs. This view, say Rosecrance staff in recovery, is far from the truth. With a few safeguards in place and healthy sober experiences over time, life in recovery can be fulfilling. “I’m … Continued
Recovery is one of the most rewarding things one can experience in life. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. It’s a rich but sometimes uneven journey, one that can easily cultivate misconceptions along the way—from both people in recovery and from those around them. One such misconception revolves around the idea of loss and … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Raymond Garcia, M.D., has been appointed to the Illinois State Police Merit Board. Dr. Garcia, a board-certified psychiatrist and addictionologist, is the Rosecrance Harrison Campus Medical Director. He also is on faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, where he has received the Golden Apple, … Continued
Leaving the structure and support of residential behavioral health treatment can be unsettling for youth as they return to home and school. It takes a perspective shift and strong support system to embrace a satisfying life in recovery. For many adolescents, the transition from a residential setting to outpatient care can create extra anxiety as … Continued