Cris Carter can proudly give you the full timeline of his sobriety date from memory. On a recent October day, it went something like this: 31 years. 1,600 weeks. Over 11,300 days. The NFL Hall of Famer has dedicated three decades to sharing his story of recovery, which he will do for an intimate audience … Continued
The sweet sounds of catchy tunes will soon fill the air at Rosecrance Lakeview thanks to a generous donation from the Jeffrey Michael Dehlin Memorial Foundation. The Foundation, a longtime supporter of Rosecrance’s therapeutic recreation programs, recently provided musical instruments, instruction books, and art supplies for clients and staff. “The Dehlin family truly understands the … Continued
The recent death by suicide of an Illinois State Police officer is a reminder that mental health awareness continues to be a concern among first responders. A study by the Ruderman Family Foundation noted that first responders are about five times more likely than others to experience depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. “First responders face … Continued
Peer pressure and trauma exposure can be difficult for adolescents to process. With minds that are still developing, they often lack healthy coping skills that could equip them to make positive life choices. For those at higher risk of substance use or other harmful behaviors, a caring adult may be the supportive link to a … Continued
Rosecrance knows that the miracle of recovery can’t happen without a workforce dedicated to the mission of supporting each person who seeks help. That is why we invested $6.5 million to salary increases in 2021. As an organization that takes pride in all the ways we support out team, this was one tangible way we … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that veterans, Tricare members and their families can seek care through their federally-funded healthcare plans. Rosecrance’s Illinois locations recently received certification through the military’s Tricare health insurance to provide treatment for active duty military personnel and their families. As a result, active duty service members and their family members may … Continued
How do you actually assess problematic behavior in teens? After all, typical teen behavior is often anything but “normal,” as they are so often ready to test and stretch the boundaries of their increasing independence (we understand if parents are nodding along right now). In light of that, and in the context of a major … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Regional Vice President of Operations Craig Stallings is now providing leadership of the Rosecrance Ware Center. In this role, Stallings will continue to oversee community mental health and outpatient substance use disorder services in northern and central Illinois. Stallings has more than 25 years of experience in substance use … Continued
A new unit has opened at the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus that gives staff more time to develop personalized treatment plans for clients during the first few days of residential treatment. All adolescents admitted to Rosecrance Griffin Williamson now spend their first five days on the Assessment Unit, where they receive evaluations that give a … Continued
This year, back to school is anything but back to normal. As kids head back into the classroom full time after a year of remote or hybrid learning, the many changes and challenges of this transition can be all-encompassing and anxiety-inducing—for kids, parents, and educators alike. The pandemic brought unprecedented change to kids both academically … Continued