The past couple years have been a long, sometimes frustrating journey. Stress levels have risen, along with number of people facing behavioral health disorders. As time passes, the effects of anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and process addictions may linger. For some, post-traumatic stress disorder-like symptoms may be a challenge in the coming days. Other … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce six new board members will join the Rosecrance, Inc., Rosecrance Foundation, or the Rosecrance Foundation Chicago boards. Rosecrance continues to strengthen its reputation as a nationally recognized leader in recovery through continued expansion. The organization now serves more than 50,000 people each year at its facilities in Illinois, Iowa, and … Continued
A glance at entertainment and advertising reveals a cultural emphasis on youth. The same is true of behavioral health, which tends to focus prevention and treatment on younger generations, with limited efforts to reach individuals over age 65. This lack of awareness and conversation can add to the stress of aging, which already features biological … Continued
To meet a growing need for outpatient care, Rosecrance is expanding services in northern Illinois and Wisconsin this year. The addition of five clinics will position the organization to offer hope to more people in the Midwest. “Even before the pandemic, we knew more people were looking for mental health resources, and the need has … Continued
When community health needs arose in Rockford during the past four decades, Dr. Uma Srivastava was one of the familiar faces working toward solutions. Through private practice and Rosecrance, her caring touch impacted thousands of lives in the city. Dr. Srivastava retired in February after a 40-plus year career, with the last 30 as a … Continued
Self-harm is a coping mechanism that many people turn to for relief. It is most common among teens, but can impact anyone. That is why behavioral health organizations like Rosecrance recognize Self Injury Awareness Month each March. According to the American Journal of Public Health, about 17 percent of American teens have engaged in non-suicidal … Continued
The time is now to address behavioral health The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the mental health of every age group and in every community across Illinois. The rates of anxiety, depression and suicide have soared as families and businesses weathered financial uncertainty, job loss, social isolation and COVID-related illness and death. This … Continued
Older adults are our most experienced and resilient group of people, but sometimes our most marginalized. Many have multiple chronic medical conditions, rely on medications, and live with the isolation of retirement and a reduced connection with family and friends. And this may surprise you, but even before the pandemic, older adults were just as … Continued
Rosecrance and the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford are pleased to announce a partnership that is strengthening the Club’s after-school programming by providing positive adult role models and life skills education. Since January, Rosecrance clinicians have supported after-school activities at the Fairgrounds Club location, at 609 Kilburn Ave., in Rockford. They are leading groups … Continued